Daulton Varsho traded to Astros, faces Blue Jays hours later
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Daulton Varsho was traded to the Houston Astros from the Toronto Blue Jays on August 3. Following the trade, he faced his former teammates shortly after completing the transfer. Varsho was dealt in exchange for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti and has joined an Astros team currently leading the American League West. His.682 OPS and seven home runs this season highlight his contribution to the Astros, where he now serves as the cleanup hitter and starting center fielder.
- •Varsho joined the Astros after a trade on August 3.
- •He faced the Blue Jays, his former team, immediately after the trade.
- •Varsho has a.682 OPS with seven home runs this season.
- •The Blue Jays traded Varsho for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
- •Varsho is now the cleanup hitter and starting center fielder for the Astros.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsinite Varsho traded at MLB deadline, immediately faces old team
"Wisconsin native Daulton Varsho found himself traded to the Houston Astros at the trade deadline and crossed the field to face his old teammates.
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