As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman has become one of the most intriguing names to watch. With Toronto falling well short of expectations in 2026, rival executives expect the Blue Jays to listen on several veterans, and Gausman is among the biggest potential trade chips.
However, any team hoping to acquire the veteran ace will have to navigate one important obstacle: his no-trade protection. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, Gausman has the ability to block trades to eight specific teams, giving him significant control over where he could finish the season.
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Per Rosenthal, Gausman can veto a deal to the following organizations:
Cincinnati Reds

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