Kevin Gausman is not having a good season. After helping the Atlanta Braves reach the postseason in 2018 following a midseason trade, the right-hander is mired in the worst season of his career. The Cincinnati Reds are hoping a change of scenery can help Gausman return to form. Perhaps Derek Johnson has some more magic up his sleeve.
A former first-round pick of the Baltimore Orioles, Gausman was traded to the Braves last season to help bolster their rotation. The Colorado native did just that. In 10 starts eclipsing 59.2 innings, Gauman went 5-3 with a 2.