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Gausman's Final Toss? Jays Could Sell Amidst Slump
2 Aug
Summary
- Blue Jays are four games back in wild card race as trade deadline approaches.
- Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman could be a trade piece this season.
- Team was expected to contend but has underperformed due to injuries and poor play.
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently four games behind the final wild card spot with a 52-59 record as the trade deadline looms. Despite high expectations following last season's World Series appearance, the team has struggled due to injuries and subpar performance.
Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who delivered a strong 5.2 inning performance allowing just one run in a recent 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, is reportedly a potential trade candidate. Gausman, in the final year of his contract, expressed that joining Toronto in 2022 was his best career decision.
Other players like Shane Bieber, Dalton Varsho, and George Springer may also be moved. Gausman, a 14-year veteran, has a career record of 117-123 but has been effective for Toronto over five seasons with a 53-51 record. This season, he is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA after leading the American League in strikeouts in 2023. The Blue Jays will conclude their series against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.
