Astros acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Houston Astros have traded for outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, addressing a critical need in their lineup. Varsho, a noted defensive center fielder, debuted for the Astros on August 3, batting cleanup in a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. MLB insider Jon Morosi praised the Astros' decision, emphasizing Varsho's potential to fit well within the team's dynamics. The Astros sent Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays in exchange, aiming for a strong postseason push as they currently lead the AL West.
- •Varsho debuted for the Astros on August 3, 2026.
- •Houston is leading the AL West standings.
- •The trade required sending Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto.
- •Varsho won a Gold Glove in 2024.
- •He is set to become a free agent after this season.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — MLB insider touts Astros’ ‘seamless’ Daulton Varsho fit after trade deadline addition
"An MLB insider believes that the Astros came out as a huge winner in the trade that brought in Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays.
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