The Toronto Blue Jays acquired veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cubs designated Taillon for assignment earlier in the week before completing the trade.
Taillon, who signed a four-year, $68 million free agent deal with the Cubs before the 2023 season, has struggled this year with a 5.92 ERA, per ESPN. The Cubs sent him to Toronto for either a player to be named later or cash considerations, depending on the source.
MLB.com's headline suggested the trade could be a precursor to bigger moves by Toronto, though the reporting provided does not elaborate on that possibility.