Chicago Cubs Trade Pitcher Jameson Taillon to Toronto Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs have traded pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays after he was designated for assignment.
Chicago, IL, August 2, 2026 —
Pitcher Jameson Taillon has been traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Toronto Blue Jays. This move comes after Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs.
The terms of the trade were not immediately disclosed. Taillon, who is under contract for the upcoming season, was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier this week, a move that typically precedes a trade or release.
Designating a player for assignment allows a team to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. In Taillon’s case, the Cubs have now found a trade partner in the Blue Jays.
Taillon joined the Cubs on a four-year, $68 million contract prior to the 2023 season. In his single season with Chicago, he posted a 4.83 earned run average (ERA) over 158.1 innings pitched, with a record of 8-10.
The Blue Jays will be acquiring a veteran starting pitcher with previous experience in the American League. Taillon spent seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining the New York Yankees for two seasons prior to signing with the Cubs.
Further details regarding the trade, including any players or financial considerations exchanged, are expected to be announced at a later time.
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