On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced the big news that they had traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs.
Gausman had been with the franchise since 2022.
He helped them reach Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
The Blue Jays wrote: “OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired OF Brett Bateman & INF Ty Southisene from the Cubs in exchange for RHP Kevin Gausman.”
Cease Has 1-Word Reaction To Blue Jays Trade
GettyDylan Cease #84 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Following the trade, the Blue Jays made a heartfelt post for Gausman.
They wrote: “From the minute you became a Blue Jay, you embraced this city and this country as if it was your own. Thank you, Gausy, for all that you’ve meant to this team, to this community, to our clubhouse, and to this fanbase 💙”
Current Blue Jays star Dylan Cease reposted the message from the team to his Instagram story.
He wrote: “Legend”
GettyDylan Cease #84 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 03, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
Fans will likely enjoy seeing Cease celebrate Gausman.
The 35-year-old had meant a lot to the franchise.
He should be a big addition to the Cubs as they make a push for the 2026 MLB playoffs.
Looking At Gausman
GettyKevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
Gausman was picked in the 1st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He has also had stops with the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds over 14 years in the MLB.
The two-time MLB All-Star has gone 117-123 with a 3.85 ERA in 384 games.
Looking At Cease
GettyDylan Cease #84 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch during the first inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On the other side, Cease is in the middle of his 8th MLB season (and first with the Blue Jays).
The 2026 MLB All-Star has also had stints with the Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres.
Right now, Cease is 7-5 with a 2.41 ERA in 20 starts.
He has become one of the best pitchers in the American League.
Dylan Cease Has 1-Word Reaction To Toronto Blue Jays Trade