Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Kevin Gausman, 35-year-old veteran right-hander for the Toronto Blue Jays, achieved his 2,000th career strikeout on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the sixth active pitcher to reach this milestone. However, the outing was mixed - he allowed 6-7 runs on 10 hits in 4.2-4.67 innings in a loss. Through 9 starts, Gausman carries a 3.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 2-3 record with 48 strikeouts over 51.3 innings. He has shown consistency issues early in the season, allowing 3+ earned runs in 3 of his last 6 starts. Despite the struggles, he has posted 5 quality starts and showed a velocity bump in a recent no-decision outing (96+ mph on multiple pitches). The Blue Jays have dealt with injuries to key contributors, but Gausman has remained a steady presence in the rotation.
Strengths
- + Achieved historic 2,000th career strikeout milestone
- + Sixth active pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts (joins Verlander, Scherzer, Sale, Cole, Darvish)
- + 5 quality starts through 8 outings
- + Showed velocity bump in recent start (96+ mph on seven four-seamers)
- + Solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (43:9 K:BB in 46.2 innings)
- + Reliable veteran presence for struggling Blue Jays rotation
- + 14-year MLB career with consistent performance
- + 3.28 ERA in one recent outing with 6 innings pitched
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Kevin Gausman is a sp for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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