MLB in Brief: Jameson Taillon in Toronto | Max Scherzer’s Strong Outing

Jameson Taillon to Toronto (just before the trade deadline)

He had recently been designated for assignment by the Cubs.

The #BlueJays are acquiring RHP Jameson Taillon from the #Cubs, per @ByRobertMurray pic.twitter.com/zfcy3tnh1u

— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) August 2, 2026

Big move by Max Scherzer

And this, right before the trade deadline…

Max Scherzer's best start of the season, for sure:
6IP 4H 1ER 5K 1BB
84 pitches, 58 strikes, nine whiffs#BlueJays https://t.co/LRkJUiXXX2

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 2, 2026

The Kevin Gausman Situation

Does the Freddy Peralta trade offer a clue as to what's coming to Toronto?

Using the Peralta package as a benchmark for Kevin Gausman, that looks like a solid but unspectacular market… unless the #BlueJays absorb some salary or put together a package to improve the return.

I continue to believe that taking on or absorbing salary is their best way to maximize this trade deadline.

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 2, 2026

An Offer for Elly De La Cruz

Boston got turned down.

Report: Red Sox Made Offer For Elly De La Cruz https://t.co/wiQ0iwkcuZ pic.twitter.com/C2XLDqsufd

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 2, 2026

Bob Nightengale Is Already Crowning the Dodgers

It's not over yet, Bob.

The only thing that can save baseball from a Dodgers three-peat is the Nightengale curse pic.twitter.com/pN8jtsmvcw

— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) August 2, 2026

Is Kyle Stowers on the market?

Oh?

#Marlins 1B/OF Kyle Stowers is drawing trade interest, per @WillSammon pic.twitter.com/uvdqRSprDb

— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) August 2, 2026

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