Astros finalize trade for Blue Jays center fielder Varsho
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Astros are finalizing a trade to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays. The deal comes as the Astros surge into first place in the AL West, bolstering their lineup ahead of the closing weeks of the season. Varsho has been a notable player for the Blue Jays, and his addition to the Astros aims to enhance their offensive capabilities. Further details of the trade are expected soon.
- •Astros set to acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays.
- •Astros currently lead the AL West.
- •Varsho strengthens the Astros' roster as trade deadline approaches.
- •Details of the trade are forthcoming.
- 9:44 PMESPN — Sources: Astros finalizing trade for Jays' Varsho
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Trade SP Spencer Arrigetti to Blue Jays for CF Daulton Varsho
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Astros add center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto for righty Spencer Arrighetti
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Daulton Varsho trade grades: Astros get much-needed OF as Jays add more pitching
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Astros finalizing deal to land Daulton Varsho ahead of deadline from Blue Jays for Spencer Arrighetti
- 8:35 PMCBS MLB — Astros trade grades: Houston finally gets its outfielder in Daulton Varsho; Blue Jays continue retooling
"AL West-leading Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was set to be available for the Astros in their game Monday night. The Astros are getting Varsho in exchange for right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti. Varsho, a Gold Glove winner in 2024, provides a big boost in the outfield for the Astros, who with a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers over the weekend took over the division lead for the first time since early April.
"The Houston Astros have acquired CF Daulton Varsho and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Spencer Arrighetti. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Varsho, 30, has hit .243 (81×333) with 19 doubles, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 99 games for the Blue Jays this season. The left-handed hitting […]
"The Astros, who have surged into first place in the AL West, are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
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External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 9:44 PMSources: Astros finalizing trade for Jays' Varsho
The Astros, who have surged into first place in the AL West, are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:30 PMAstros Trade SP Spencer Arrigetti to Blue Jays for CF Daulton Varsho
The Houston Astros have acquired CF Daulton Varsho and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Spencer Arrighetti. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Varsho, 30, has hit .243 (81×333) with 19 doubles, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 99 games for the Blue Jays this season. The left-handed hitting […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:26 PMAstros add center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto for righty Spencer Arrighetti
AL West-leading Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was set to be available for the Astros in their game Monday night. The Astros are getting Varsho in exchange for right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti. Varsho, a Gold Glove winner in 2024, provides a big boost in the outfield for the Astros, who with a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers over the weekend took over the division lead for the first time since early April.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:47 PMDaulton Varsho trade grades: Astros get much-needed OF as Jays add more pitching
Blue Jays deal another key player, with the Astros the beneficiary after Houston missed 2025 playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:39 PMAstros finalizing deal to land Daulton Varsho ahead of deadline from Blue Jays for Spencer Arrighetti
The deal came just before the two teams opened a three-game series in Houston on Monday night.
- CBS MLBAug 3, 2026, 8:35 PMAstros trade grades: Houston finally gets its outfielder in Daulton Varsho; Blue Jays continue retooling
Spencer Arrighetti jumps right into the 2027 Blue Jays rotation
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