Blue Jays acquire José Soriano from Angels after Gausman trade

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Blue Jays acquire José Soriano from Angels after Gausman trade
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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired starter José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero. Soriano, 27, is having a strong season with a 3.29 ERA over 123 innings. This trade follows the Blue Jays' decision to move their top starter, Kevin Gausman, signaling a potential re-tooling strategy instead of a full teardown as the season progresses. As the Blue Jays look to enhance their roster, the move reflects their competitive aspirations.

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  • •Blue Jays acquire José Soriano from Angels.
  • •Toronto trades Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti, and Angel Rivero.
  • •Soriano has a 3.29 ERA over 123 innings this season.
  • •Trade comes a day after dealing Kevin Gausman.
  • •Indicates a potential re-tooling rather than a complete rebuild.
Latest Updates
  • 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays’ Jose Soriano makes emotional admission after trade from Angels
  • 5:48 PMMLB.com — Blue Jays trade for RHP Soriano, deal No. 2 prospect Nimmala to Halos - MLB.com
  • 2:55 PMESPN — Jays trade for Angels' Soriano to bolster rotation
  • 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Trade For José Soriano
  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays acquire Angels ace Jose Soriano, filling rotation hole for two seasons
  • 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Angels trade José Soriano to Blue Jays
  • 1:42 PMCBS MLB — Blue Jays acquiring starter José Soriano from Angels in surprising deadline day trade, per report
  • 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays acquire José Soriano in trade with Angels a day after trading away Kevin Gausman
What they're saying
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So sell off a starting pitcher one day, buy a starting pitcher the next. The Jays have picked up 27-year-old José Soriano from the Angels. José Soriano is a very good pitcher, and much younger than Kevin Gausman. He has a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts this year, with a 2.7 bWAR. Batters are hitting […]

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HOUSTON -- Just 12 hours after trading rotation cornerstone Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays have found his replacement, acquiring right-hander José Soriano from the Angels. The Blue Jays will be sending the Angels a package headlined by No. 2 prospect Arjun Nimm…

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The Blue Jays acquired Jose Soriano from the Angels for three prospects, bolstering their rotation after trading Kevin Gausman to the Cubs.

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