# Kevin Gausman's World Series Strain

> Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman's inconsistent season may stem from Blue Jays' World Series run.
- Title: Kevin Gausman's World Series Strain · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman's inconsistent season may stem from Blue Jays' World Series run. Kevin Gausman's roller-coaster performance with Cubs linked to…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/09/19/chicago-cubs-kevin-gausman-toronto-blue-jays-world-series-craig-counsell
- Published: 2026-09-19T23:45:42.204+00:00
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## Kevin Gausman's roller-coaster start
Kevin Gausman joined Cubs before trade deadline.
## Gausman's frustration
Gausman says it's frustrating after five years of consistency.

> It’s really frustrating, especially after being really consistent for the last five, six years
## Gausman's recent performance
Gausman has 5.04 ERA in eight starts for Cubs.
## Gausman's past success
Gausman had 3.34 ERA in 158 starts with Blue Jays and Giants.
## Gausman's workload
Gausman threw over 2,000 innings in 14 seasons.
## World Series impact
Gausman threw 30⅔ innings in Blue Jays' World Series run.
## Gausman's 2024 offseason
Gausman began throwing regimen Oct 28, same day as Game 3.
## Gausman's 2025 postseason
Gausman started Games 2 and 6 of World Series.
## Gausman's pitch strategy
Gausman is a two-pitch pitcher: fastball and splitter.
## Manager's view
Counsell says Gausman's execution is critical.

> It puts a higher premium on his execution
## Postseason uncertainty
Gausman unsure if he'll start in wild-card series.
## Gausman's outlook
Gausman says everyone must contribute in playoffs.

> It’s going to take every single guy on this staff to do what we want to do
## Key takeaway

Kevin Gausman's roller-coaster performance with Cubs linked to Blue Jays' World Series run and his workload.