Three months ago, Kevin Gausman was a man filled with conflicting emotions. The veteran starter was thrilled that his Blue Jays were cementing their spot as a legitimate contender but he was frustrated about not having played a bigger role in that success.

Gausman was in the midst of what appeared to be a down year. After a rough outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 19 , he was 4-5 with an alarming 4.60 ERA, which was his worst since 2019. There were moments when Gausman looked great, but too many others when he struggled. He felt he was letting his teammates down with the lack of consistency.

Well, Gausman doesn’t need to worry about that now. The 34-year-old has not only found a way to contribute, he has rediscovered the form that previously made him a front-line piece.

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