Blue Jays acquire Arrighetti and Taillon as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Newly acquired pitchers Spencer Arrighetti and Jameson Taillon expressed their reactions after joining the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline. The Blue Jays traded Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for Arrighetti and sent cash to the Chicago Cubs for Taillon, who was DFA'd earlier. Arrighetti, currently on the injured list, aims to return in mid-August and expressed enthusiasm about joining the team and working with veteran Max Scherzer. Meanwhile, Taillon acknowledged his struggles with the Cubs and is looking forward to a fresh start with the Blue Jays.
- •Spencer Arrighetti traded from Astros for Daulton Varsho.
- •Jameson Taillon acquired from Cubs for cash after being DFA'd.
- •Arrighetti hopes to return from the injured list by mid-August.
- •Taillon aims for more aggressive pitching with the Blue Jays.
- •Both pitchers eager to build relationships with new teammates.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays New Pitchers Share Reaction to Joining Team
"New Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Spencer Arrighetti and Jameson Taillon shared their reaction to joining the team at the trade deadline. The Blue Jays sent Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for Arrighetti, while trading cash to the Chicago Cubs for Taillon, who had been previously designated for assignment. Spencer Arrighetti Reacts to Blue Jays […] The post Blue Jays New Pitchers Share Reaction to Joining Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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