Angels acquire Arjun Nimmala in trade with Blue Jays for Jose Soriano
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Jose Soriano to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 3, 2026. In exchange, the Angels received shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, along with outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right-hander Angel Rivero. Nimmala, the 20-year-old former first-round pick, is recognized as a top-50 MLB prospect. The deal reflects the Angels' potential rebuilding strategy, while the Blue Jays aim to strengthen their pitching staff for future seasons.
- •Angels traded Jose Soriano to Blue Jays for three prospects.
- •Arjun Nimmala is ranked No. 43 overall on MLB.com.
- •Nimmala was selected 20th overall in the 2023 MLB draft.
- •Soriano has a 3.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season.
- •The trade indicates a possible rebuild for the Angels.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Soriano trade grades: Who won Blue Jays and Angels deal?
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade?
"Jose Soriano is off to the Blue Jays in a trade that involved prospects Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero. Let's hand out grades.
"The Toronto Blue Jays struck a trade for pitcher Jose Soriano, acquiring talented prospect Arjun Nimmala, and we broke down the prospect.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:50 PMJose Soriano trade grades: Who won Blue Jays and Angels deal?
Jose Soriano is off to the Blue Jays in a trade that involved prospects Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero. Let's hand out grades.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:50 PMWho is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade?
The Toronto Blue Jays struck a trade for pitcher Jose Soriano, acquiring talented prospect Arjun Nimmala, and we broke down the prospect.
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