It appears the Toronto Blue Jays aren’t full-on sellers despite dealing Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs yesterday. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Toronto is acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels.
Passan wrote on X: “BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, sources tell ESPN.”
Passan added: “The Angels will receive top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right-hander Angel Rivero from the Blue Jays for Jose Soriano, sources tell ESPN.”
TRADE: Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Jose Soriano From Los Angeles Angels
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 20: José Soriano #59 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 20, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ross Turteltaub/Getty Images)
Soriano, 27, is under team control through 2028.
This season, Soriano has posted 2.7 bWAR and a 3.29 ERA with 1 1.25 WHIP and 127 strikeouts in 123 innings across 22 starts.
More to come.
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