Minnesota Twins trade for Griffin Jax in exchange for Kevin Gausman

The Deal

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Griffin Jax from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman on Friday.

Jax's Stats

* 2022 Stats: 3.74 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 10 starts with Toronto. * 2021 Stats: 4.58 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 15 starts with the Cardinals.

Gausman's Stats

* 2022 Stats: 3.24 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 31 starts with the Blue Jays. * 2021 Stats: 2.81 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 33 starts with the Giants.

Analysis

The Twins add a young, controllable starting pitcher in Jax, who has shown flashes of brilliance in his short career. He is under team control through the 2026 season and will likely slot into the middle of the Twins' rotation. The Blue Jays get a proven starter in Gausman, who has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball over the last few seasons. He is under team control for one more season before hitting free agency.