Overview
- The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Sunday that they acquired right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations and a player to be named later or cash.
- Toronto moved infielder Lenyn Sosa to the 60-day injured list to open the roster spot for Taillon.
- Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs late last week after a difficult 2026 in which he posted a 5.92 ERA, a 2-6 record and a minus-1.0 bWAR across 15 starts.
- The 34-year-old is in the final year of a four-year, $68 million contract, making this a low-risk acquisition for Toronto that carries remaining salary implications.
- The Blue Jays hope Taillon can provide immediate innings if starters such as Shane Bieber or Kevin Gausman are dealt before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline and give the team a chance to salvage its season.