Cubs Bolster Rotation with Veteran Arm in Deadline Deal
In a significant move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs have secured veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. This acquisition, announced Sunday night, sends Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to Toronto, providing the Cubs with a much-needed, playoff-caliber starting pitcher. Gausman, 35, is an impending…