The Blue Jays acquire Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs

[Bryan Jaeger]

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations on Sunday, August 2. He was designated for assignment on July 27, but the move adds depth to a pitching staff that has been plagued by injuries all season. However, it may also be a precursor to a move that sees Kevin Gausman or Shane Bieber dealt away, as they're both available.

Taillon has struggled this season, posting a 5.92 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 68:27 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 76 innings. He pitched for Team Canada in the 2013 and 2026 World Baseball Classic, so it's a full-circle moment seeing him in Toronto. The Blue Jays are short on MLB-ready starting pitchers, especially if Gausman and/or Bieber are dealt, so Taillon brings experience to a starting rotation hoping to still be competitive in the second half of the season.

 

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[rydermike]

Tailion and cash for cash 

[Jays24]

I can feel it

[Stangstag]

Ok?

[G-Snarls]

Someone needs to eat innings after Bieber and Gausman are gone 

[jaysblue]

He's Canadian! Even better! 

[bronson44]

Sure, why not.

I'd like to get an extended look at Chad Dallas too if Gausman and Bieber both go. He will probably suck but if he can at least not be a total disaster would be nice to see if he can be some depth for next year.