The Toronto Blue Jays are trading outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, according to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon.
Bannon wrote on X: “Daulton Varsho is close to agoing to the Astros, per source. It’s in medical review. The return will be starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti. #BlueJays”
TRADE: Astros Acquire OF Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays For RHP Spencer Arrighetti
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JULY 29: Daulton Varsho #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays makes a leaping catch at the wall on a hit by Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images
The Astros finally get their left-handed hitting outfielder in Varsho, who has hit .243/.307/.375 in 99 games this season. Varsho is known to be a strong defender, with +89 career Defensive Runs Saved over 5,112 1/3 innings.
Varsho has seven years of MLB experience. He made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020.
GettyBOSTON, MA – JULY 26: Daulton Varsho #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays makes a catch on a ball that was hit by Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on July 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Varsho played with Arizona through the 2023 season before being dealt to the Blue Jays for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno.
In his seven big-league seasons, Varsho has hit.229/.297/.422 with 106 home runs and 231 RBI. He is set to be a free agent at the end of the season.
Looking At RHP Spencer Arrighetti
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 24: Spencer Arrighetti #41 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images)
Arrighetti, 26, is currently on the 15-day injured list with right foot nerve irritation. He is under team control through the 2029 season.
Arrighetti made his MLB debut in 2024. He posted a 4.53 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and 171 strikeouts in 145 innings across 29 appearances (28 starts) in his rookie season.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 18: Spencer Arrighetti #41 of the Houston Astros pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park on July 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Arrighetti missed most of the 2025 season due to injuries. He made just seven starts that year.
This season, the new Blue Jays right-hander has posted a 4.60 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 88 innings across 17 starts.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 03: Spencer Arrighetti #41 of the Houston Astros pitches during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Daikin Park on June 03, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Arrighetti relies on seven pitches:
- Mid-to-high-70s curveball (33.9%)
- Low-90s four-seamer (29.6%)
- High-70s sweeper (12.2%)
- Low-90s sinker (10.1%)
- Mid-80s changeup (6.9%)
- High-80s cutter (6.3%)
- Low-80s slider (1.1%)
Overall, this seems like a good deal for the Blue Jays, who are 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot. Toronto is likely not making the postseason, so acquiring a controllable starting pitcher for a player on an expiring contract is a smart move.
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