HOUSTON — The Toronto Blue Jays began to wheel and deal ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline, sending beloved righty Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for two prospects after earlier Sunday adding righty Jameson Taillon, who’d been designated for assignment by the National League wild-card-leading Cubs.

Here’s a look at who they’ve acquired: 

In return for cash or a player to be named later… 

SP | 6-5/ 230 pounds | B/T: R/R | Age: 34

2026 stats: G: 15 | GS: 15 | IP: 76 | ERA: 5.92 | HR: 25| BB/K: 27/68

The Breakdown: A steady and reliable innings-eater throughout his career, Taillon pitched for Canada at the World Baseball Classic this spring — both his........

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