Kevin Gausman is expected to make his Chicago Cubs debut on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to multiple reports. The veteran right-hander was acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline and is slated to take the mound at Wrigley Field.
Gausman, who has pitched for several teams during his career, expressed excitement about joining the Cubs. “Happy that I’m here finally,” he said, as reported by the team's official website.
The Cubs are hoping Gausman can provide stability to their rotation as they push for a playoff spot. Gausman has a career ERA of 4.12 and has been a reliable starter in recent seasons.
Friday's game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have not yet officially confirmed the roster move, but all indications point to Gausman being activated before the game.
