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Kevin Gausman, traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs at the deadline, is skipping his debut against his old team — and he’s not just avoiding the spotlight, he’s avoiding the emotional weight of facing former teammates. Though he didn’t formally request it, Gausman made his feelings clear: pitching against Toronto right away would’ve been “a lot.” The Cubs listened, pushing his start to Friday. Still, he’s thrilled to join a playoff-caliber squad that sees him as a key piece — and he’s ready to help them make noise this postseason.

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