TORONTO — Traded or not, Kevin Gausman is preparing for the end of his time with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 35-year-old right-hander and his family are packing up their home in the city ahead of a sale, uncertain not only about what happens before Monday’s trade deadline, but also his future beyond this year.

He and the Blue Jays haven’t discussed an extension either, underlining how change, sooner or later, is coming.

“No, that hasn't been talked about,” Gausman told Sportsnet. “The focus was on this year, especially after last season. I'm definitely open to that, but we'll see. I need to sit down and talk to my family and figure out the next step after this season. The focus is still obviously on this season and this team and this organization.”

The unknowns hovering around him and the rest of the Blue Jays should make this an emotional weekend during a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. 

After Dylan Cease starts the opener, Gausman takes the mound Saturday followed by Max Scherzer on Sunday in what could be the final outing for both with the club. Scouts from at least four teams — the........

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