# Kevin Gausman's emotional reflections as the Jays spiral before the trade deadline

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Podcast: [Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deep-left-field-with-mike-wilner-2232779)
Published: 2026-07-23T15:54:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thestar.com/deepleftfield
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Guest: Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman With the Jays' season spiraling, seemingly out of control, losing seven of their last eight games to fall 10 games under .500, it seems inevitable that they will be sellers at the August 3 trade deadline. Their most attractive commodity on the trade market is Kevin Gausman, and the five-year Blue Jay joins us for an honest, open and very emotional conversation as he deals with the potential that he has made his final start at home for the Jays. You might want to grab a tissue or two, Gausman certainly could have used some. As well, we take a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca for your questions, comments and thoughts, including ones about the upcoming deadline, the Jays' uninspiring play of late, the role of the front office in the swoon and the tragic passing of Duane Ward.

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