Blue Jays Trade Three Prospects to Los Angeles Angels for Pitcher José Soriano
Soriano is 9-6 with a 3.29 ERA this season and is under team control through 2028, giving Toronto a long-term rotation boost.
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on the MLB trade deadline, bolstering their rotation ahead of the season's final stretch.
- Sunday's trade of veteran starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs preceded the Soriano deal; Blue Jays manager John Schneider called Gausman the team's best free-agent signing ever.
- Soriano, 27, has posted a 9-6 record and a 3.29 ERA over 22 starts this season, remaining under team control through 2028 to provide rotation stability.
- Toronto sent shortstop Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and pitcher Angel Rivero to the Angels in the deal, aiming to compete while currently 4.5 games out of a playoff spot.
- Following the trade, the Blue Jays released pitchers Mason Davenport and Noah Palmese, adjusting their roster after acquiring Soriano to create roster flexibility.
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Blue Jays acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels - Regional Media News
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of Monday's trade deadline in exchange for three prospects. Shortstop Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr. and right-hander Angel Rivero headed to the Angels. Soriano, 27, is 9-6 with a 3.29 ERA through 22 starts this season, his fourth with Los Angeles. He has struck out 127 batters and issued a league-high 57 walks in 123 innings. Soriano has f…
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