The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitchers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to strengthen their rotation for the 2026 season. Gausman, from the Toronto Blue Jays, was obtained in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Holmes, who was on the 60-day injured list due to a fractured right fibula, is leaving the New York Mets and joining Chicago pending a medical review. These strategic moves are part of a long-term approach to compete strongly in 2026, building on a rotation that already includes Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga.
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