Blue Jays trade for Josh Smith from Rangers before deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a trade with the Texas Rangers to acquire infielder/outfielder Josh Smith. The deal, confirmed ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 3, includes the return of left-handed pitcher Adam Macko and minor league pitcher Josh Stephan to the Rangers. Smith, who helped the Rangers secure a World Series title in 2023, has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock three times this season. He has struggled offensively, posting a.213 batting average this year. Despite being sellers at the deadline, the Blue Jays aim to remain competitive in 2027 and have also enhanced their rotation earlier in the day by acquiring Jose Soriano from the Angels.

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