Blue Jays acquire José Soriano from Angels after Gausman trade
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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 […]
"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…
"The Blue Jays acquired Jose Soriano from the Angels for three prospects, bolstering their rotation after trading Kevin Gausman to the Cubs.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:18 AMBlue Jays’ Jose Soriano makes emotional admission after trade from Angels
As Jose Soriano prepares to begin his Blue Jays tenure, the righty won't soon forget his time on the Angels.
- MLB.comAug 3, 2026, 5:48 PMBlue Jays trade for RHP Soriano, deal No. 2 prospect Nimmala to Halos - MLB.com
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…
- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 2:55 PMJays trade for Angels' Soriano to bolster rotation
The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Angels.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:12 PMBlue Jays Trade For José Soriano
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 […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:11 PMBlue Jays acquire Angels ace Jose Soriano, filling rotation hole for two seasons
The Blue Jays acquired Jose Soriano from the Angels for three prospects, bolstering their rotation after trading Kevin Gausman to the Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:57 PMAngels trade José Soriano to Blue Jays
The Angels deal one of their top arms for the 43rd-ranked prospect in baseball, among others.
- CBS MLBAug 3, 2026, 1:42 PMBlue Jays acquiring starter José Soriano from Angels in surprising deadline day trade, per report
The Blue Jays, sellers at the deadline, are still trying to set themselves up to compete next year
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:38 PMBlue Jays acquire José Soriano in trade with Angels a day after trading away Kevin Gausman
José Soriano is in the midst of a breakout year with the Angels.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 3, 2026, 1:34 PMBlue Jays To Acquire Jose Soriano - MLB Trade Rumors
The Blue Jays aren't pure sellers. They're making a big rotation addition for 2027 and beyond. MLB Trade Rumors explains it all.
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