Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Chicago Cubs trade to get Kevin Gausman?
The Cubs sent two prospects to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Kevin Gausman. He is considered a rental pitcher in the deal.
What is Kevin Gausman's career ERA?
Kevin Gausman has a career 3.85 ERA over 384 games as a starting pitcher.
How did Kevin Gausman perform in the 2025 playoffs?
Gausman was outstanding in the playoffs, posting a 2.93 ERA across six games, including five starts. He made two quality starts against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
What is Kevin Gausman's ERA in 2026?
Gausman has posted a 4.38 ERA in 127.1 innings so far during the 2026 season.
Did the Cubs try to acquire any other starting pitchers before trading for Gausman?
Yes, the Cubs missed out on Tarik Skubal and also passed on Freddy Peralta before ultimately landing Gausman in the trade with Toronto.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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