Blue Jays acquire David Calabrese following Daulton Varsho trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays added 23-year-old Canadian outfielder David Calabrese after he was released by the Los Angeles Angels. Calabrese was selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft. The acquisition follows the Blue Jays' trade of Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros on August 3, which raised questions about their outfield depth. Toronto is seeking improvements in the outfield position amid the uncertainty surrounding players recovering from injuries.
- •Calabrese was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
- •He has been limited to 314 games due to injuries from 2021-24.
- •His minor-league stats this year include a.222 batting average with four home runs.
- •The Blue Jays are promoting Brett Bateman and assessing Myles Straw's options.
- •Calabrese logged one hit and one walk in his first two games with the Blue Jays.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Acquire 23-Year-Old Canadian Outfielder After Angels Cut
"The Toronto Blue Jays face some future uncertainty in the outfield after cutting ties with Daulton Varsho.
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