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What happened to Kevin Gausman? Live injury updates for White Sox vs. Cubs on 8/18/26

What happened to Kevin Gausman? Live injury updates for White Sox vs. Cubs on 8/18/26

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By: Ciaran Doyle

In the top of the fifth inning during Tuesday’s game vs. the White Sox, Kevin Gausman exited the field with a trainer. It appeared to be a left thumb injury. It’s a brutal way for his first start at Wrigley Field as a Chicago Cub to end.

Before exiting, he allowed seven hits and three runs in 4.1 innings. He struck out five batters.

Stay tuned to DK Network for the latest updates on his injury.

Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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