to a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts. He was 14–10 in 191 innings. In 2019, Taillon's season was cut short due to a forearm injury. He was shut down for the remainder of the season on August 2, 2019; he was 2–3 with a 4.10 ERA in 7 starts. On August 14, he underwent surgery to repair a flexor tendon as well as UCL revision. Taillon missed all of 2020 as well. New York Yankees (2021–2022) On January 24, 2021, the Pirates traded Taillon to the New York Yankees for prospects Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikol Escotto, and Canaan Smith-Njigba. He was named the American League Pitcher of the Month in July, posting a 1.16 ERA. He finished the 2021 season with an 8–6 record in 29 starts with a 4.30 ERA and 140 strikeouts in innings. On June 2, 2022, Taillon pitched seven perfect innings against the Los Angeles Angels. This bid was broken up by a Jared Walsh double in the eighth inning. Chicago Cubs On December 19, 2022, Taillon signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. Personal life Taillon underwent surgery for testicular cancer on May 8, 2017. He had one testicle removed. As of 2019, he was cancer-free. Although he was born in the United States, Taillon's parents are Canadian, and he holds citizenship in both countries. References External links Video of Taillon's pro debut for the West Virginia Power in 2011 1991 births Living people Altoona Curve players American people of Canadian descent Baseball players from Florida Baseball players from Texas Bradenton Marauders players Canadian baseball players Indianapolis Indians players Major League Baseball pitchers New York Yankees players People from The Woodlands, Texas Pittsburgh Pirates players Scottsdale Scorpions players Sportspeople from Harris County, Texas Sportspeople from Lakeland, Florida Twitch (service) streamers West Virginia Power players World Baseball Classic players of Canada 2013 World Baseball Classic players