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TOR • Pitcher • #34
4 days ago
Gausman was shaky, but the only run-scoring hit was a three-run homer from Jake Bauers. The 35-year-old didn’t have his best control, as he walked three — while still striking out six — while throwing 62-of-97 pitches for strikes. Considering this was his worst start of the year, it’s hard to complain for too long. He’ll still take a 2.42 ERA into his bout versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday night.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
11 days ago
This would have been a quality start and maybe a win against another team, but not versus the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Gausman fell to 0-1 in spite of his 2.08 ERA. Maybe the Blue Jays will start to get it together before Gausman’s next tough matchup against the Brewers on Monday.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
18 days ago
Gausman finally gets his first Opening Day start and now he’s 0-0 with a 0.75 ERA after two outings because he keeps getting matched up with aces like Luis Severino and Kyle Freeland. Well, OK, actually it’s that the bullpen has blown leads for him both games, but they were only one-run leads, because he was matched up with aces like Luis Severino and Kyle Freeland. He’s due to get another ace next week against the Dodgers, this one by the name of Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
22 days ago
Gausman held the Athletics scoreless through 3 1/3 innings until Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers took him deep on a solo homer to put the A’s up 1-0. It was the only hit and baserunner Gausman would allow all game, as the veteran righty was nails all night. Gausman threw 60 of his 83 pitches for strikes and relied almost exclusively on his fastball and splitter to get the job done. It was a strong first start of the season for Gausman, who will make his next start on Wednesday against the Rockies.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
29 days ago
Gausman reeled off three scoreless frames before surrendering a go-ahead sacrifice fly to Bryan Reynolds. He also coughed up a solo homer to Spencer Horwitz in the ensuing frame. He finished with two strikeouts, issued two walks and threw 71 pitches (46 strikes) in his final spring outing. The 35-year-old veteran gets the ball on Friday against the Athletics for his first Opening Day start with the Blue Jays. He’s a top-30 range fantasy starter in all drafts this spring.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
about 1 month ago
Gausman draws his first Opening Day nod since arriving in Toronto back in 2022 as he spearheads a loaded rotation that also includes marquee offseason addition Dylan Cease along with Cody Ponce, Max Scherzer and rookie sensation Trey Yesavage. The 35-year-old veteran previously made a pair of Opening Day starts for the Orioles and Giants, respectively. He’s widely-regarded as a top 25-30 range starter in all fantasy drafts this spring based on his durability and strikeout floor.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
TOR • Pitcher • #34
about 1 month ago
The 35-year-old hurler punched out three opposing batters on the afternoon and didn’t allow a base on balls. All three hits that he allowed were singles and the Tigers never mounted a serious scoring threat against him. Gausman got eight whiffs on 52 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 27 percent. He has yet to allow a run over 4 1/3 innings during Grapefruit League play while registering a 6/1 K/BB ratio.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
about 2 months ago
Gausman did allow a hit and a walk in the process, but we can pay those no mind. Gausman figures to be the Jays’ Opening Day starter this year, which would actually be a first. The team gave José Berríos the nod over him last year.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
Gausman allowed all three runs in the third inning on an RBI double by Will Smith and a two-run single by Mookie Betts. Outside of that frame the right-hander pitched well, but that was more than enough offense for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers. Gausman picked up losses in both of his World Series starts, but he pitched well enough to win. The 34-year-old will likely make his next appearance at or near the top of the Toronto rotation in 2026, as there’s one more year left on his contract.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
The 34-year-old right-hander struck out six batters on the night and didn’t allow a base on balls. He allowed a two-out double to Freddie Freeman and an RBI single to Will Smith in the opening inning to give the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead. Gausman then settled in and retired each of the next 17 hitters in order before serving up a solo shot to Will Smith with one out in the seventh inning. Two batters later Max Muncy tagged him for a solo shot as well before Gausman turned the ball over to the bullpen. Gausman got 11 whiffs on 82 pitches on the night, posting a strong CSW of 38 percent. He’ll get the ball once again in Game 6 on Friday in Toronto, provided the Series isn’t wrapped up by then.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
Gausman, 34, gave up three hits, three walks, and struck out four. There was hard contact, but the only blemish was a solo homer from Eugenio Suárez in the second inning. He was able to wiggle out of jams outside of that roundtripper, and he looked solid in both games. Gausman’s next start will likely come in the World Series — if Toronto advances, of course — but he could be available out of the bullpen in Game 7, if necessary.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
No surprise here, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider made it official prior to Thursday’s Game 4 contest. He also added that rookie Trey Yesavage could be available out of the bullpen, if needed in an elimination game scenario. Gausman allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings in last weekend’s series opener in Toronto. The 34-year-old veteran ace gets the ball on Friday night in Seattle for his third start of the postseason with the Blue Jays either facing elimination or looking to pull ahead in the best-of-seven series depending on the outcome of Game 4.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
Gausman had his way with the Mariners until Cal Raleigh took him deep with two outs in the sixth. Julio Rodríguez walked afterwards, and that was it for Gausman. He exited with the score 1-1 and then watched as Brandon Little threw a wild pitch and gave up a Jorge Polanco RBI single to put Gausman in line for the loss. If John Schneider had it to do over again, one imagines he would have stuck with Gausman, who was at just 76 pitches and had gotten Polanco to ground out twice. Gausman will be lined up to start again in Game 5.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
6 months ago
No surprise here. Gausman draws the starting assignment for Sunday’s best-of-seven series opener after allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings last weekend in his first start of the postseason against the Yankees. The 34-year-old veteran ace will be making his 10th career postseason appearance and fifth start since 2014. It’ll likely be Bryce Miller starting a de facto bullpen game for Seattle following Friday night’s 15-inning marathon against Detroit to punch their ticket to the ALCS.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
The 34-year-old hurler punched out three batters on the day while issuing a pair of walks. He got himself into a major jam in the sixth inning, loading the bases with nobody out. He struck out Aaron Judge to get the first out there before walking Cody Bellinger to force in a run. Gausman then got Ben Rice to pop out to third base before turning the ball over to Louis Varland who struck out Giancarlo Stanton to end the threat. Gausman got 12 whiffs on 75 pitches on the day — 10 of them on his splitter — while posting a CSW of 31 percent. He’ll be ready and waiting if the Yankees can push the series to a decisive fifth game on Friday in Toronto.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman was ineffective in his last start Sunday against the Rays, but he was the most consistent of the starters for Toronto in 2025 and will get the nod to open the series. He’ll likely be followed by Shane Bieber, and rookie Trey Yesavage will get the nod for Game 3 in New York. Chris Bassitt or Max Scherzer will likely start Game 4, if necessary, but the Blue Jays could go to Gausman on three days rest if they don’t feel comfortable with that.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman was handed a 5-1 lead, but he almost blew it while allowing three runs in the fourth before being pulled. The 34-year-old finishes a solid — if uneven — 2025 campaign with a 3.59 ERA and a 189/50 K/BB over 193 innings. It seems likely Gausman will make an early start for the Blue Jays in the ALDS; be it Saturday or Sunday.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Toronto hands the ball to Gausman, who has posted a stellar 1.88 ERA across four September starts, with the AL East division title on the line. A victory over the Rays hands the Blue Jays their first division title since 2015 and means they enter the postseason as the junior circuit’s top-overall seed. They can also win the division if the Yankees lose to the Orioles.
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Schneider elaborated that Gausman will make a traditional start, if needed, but would be in line for a truncated outing, if the Blue Jays have already wrapped up the AL East division title and a first-round playoff bye. Toronto enters the weekend in a tie with the Yankees for the division crown but hold the head-to-head tiebreaker. There should be a definitive update regarding his regular-season finale workload at some point on Saturday evening, but fantasy managers should anticipate him taking the ball regardless of the playoff implications.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman struck out seven and looked really good when he had the splitter diving early. After he started leaving it up later in the outing, he got hurt hard, as is often the case for him. Gausman, now 10-11 with a 3.47 ERA, is currently due to pitch on the final day of the season, and he probably will throw a few innings then if the Jays clinch a bye. If the Jays fall into Wild Card position, then Gausman will likely be held back.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman has flown a bit under the radar as one of the most consistent fantasy contributors this season, completing six frames for the 11th time in 12 starts since the All-Star break. He surrendered a run-scoring single to Yandy Díaz in the opening frame but managed to silence Tampa Bay’s lineup over his final five innings of work. He’ll carry a stellar 3.38 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 177/47 K/BB ratio across 183 2/3 innings over 30 starts into a home outing next Wednesday against the Red Sox.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman’s previous shutout came last year against the A’s. This one was a two-hitter with one walk and nine strikeouts for his fourth career complete game. He finished at an even 100 pitches. He had a modest 12 whiffs on 53 swings, but he recorded 26 called strikes for a 38% CWS. Gausman has allowed a total of two runs in his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 3.87 to 3.44. He’s due to face the Rays next time out.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
8 months ago
Gausman stepped up and set the tone in a very important series here as the Yankees have closed in on Toronto in the American League East. He retired 18 of the first 20 batters he faced and did well to shoulder the load after the Blue Jays used a combined 10 relievers in their past two games. His splitter was darting low and out of the zone to force eight swings-and-misses and he did well to keep a lot of lazy fly balls in the yard. While not the same guy he once was, Gausman has had a great bounceback season with a 3.63 ERA over 168 2/3 innings.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
8 months ago
Gausman was outstanding Saturday against the Brewers, tossing six scoreless frames before giving up one run on a double and a groundout in the seventh. He collected eight strikeouts on 15 whiffs, leaving the game tied as he’d settle for a no-decision. The 34-year-old right-hander will carry a 3.75 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and a 157/43 K/BB ratio across 160 2/3 innings into a start against the Yankees in New York next Saturday.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
8 months ago
Gausman gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out seven. The 34-year-old right-hander gave up the lead with a solo home run to Eric Wagaman in the third inning and fell behind 4-0 after allowing a three-run triple to Jakob Marsee. Gausman has a 3.87 ERA and 149/43 K/BB ratio in 153 2/3 innings this year. He’s lined up to face the Brewers at home next weekend.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
8 months ago
Gausman was matched up against Paul Skenes tonight, so there should be no complaining about modest run support after this one. However, in general, it seems like the offense is doing a lot more for Jays’ other pitchers than it is for Gausman, who is 8-9 with a 3.78 ERA. The last time he allowed as many as two runs and won was May 9. Gausman will make his next start Sunday versus the Marlins.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
8 months ago
Gausman grit his teeth and bull-dogged his way through seven innings without missing many bats. Rather, he forced a heap of lazy pop-ups which helped him to pitch deeply into this game while only throwing 84 pitches. The only two runs he gave up came via solo homers by Michael Busch and Matt Shaw. Oddly enough, they each had the exact same 101.4 mph exit velocity. Gausman is lined up for a juicy two-start week against the Pirates and Marlins next week with both games coming on the road.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
9 months ago
Gausman received nearly two touchdowns worth of run support from Toronto’s sizzling-hot lineup in this one, which enabled him to cruise to a relatively easy win. He gave up a run in the opening frame, but managed to silence the Rockies, allowing just two baserunners over his final five frames. He recorded eight strikeouts and only issued a pair of walks. It was a much-needed bounce back after getting torched for six runs last Friday in a loss to the Royals. He’ll bring a solid 3.85 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 135/39 K/BB ratio across 135 2/3 innings (23 starts) into a home outing next Wednesday against the Cubs.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
9 months ago
This was one of those starts where Gausman left too many fastballs in the heart of the zone and they were hit hard. Ironically, they merely set the table for a two-run homer by newly minted Royal Mike Yastrzemski and a three-run by Bobby Witt Jr. which both came off splitters in on their hands that he couldn’t quite bury enough. As Gausman’s command goes in and out, so does his effectiveness. His next start is scheduled to come in Coors Field against the Rockies, so it may not get easier for him.