Blue Jays trade prospect Nimmala for pitcher Soriano from Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays executed a trade for Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on August 3, shortly after trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. The deal sends top prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero to the Angels in exchange for Soriano, who has club control through 2028. This trade signals the Blue Jays' intent to remain competitive in the coming seasons, despite the recent Gausman deal. Soriano has posted a 3.29 ERA with a 9-6 record this season over 22 starts.
- •Blue Jays trade for Jose Soriano after sending Kevin Gausman to Cubs.
- •Three-player package includes top prospect Arjun Nimmala.
- •Soriano has 2.5 years of club control remaining.
- •He holds a 3.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season.
- •Blue Jays aim for competitiveness in 2027 and 2028.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Why Blue Jays are trading Arjun Nimmala and more for Jose Soriano
"This is a very bold and surprising move for the Blue Jays to make this summer.
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