Blue Jays Trade Varsho for Arrighetti | Toronto Blue Jays News

Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

The Blue Jays just pulled off a major trade, sending Daulton Varsho to the Astros for young pitcher Spencer Arrighetti — their third deal of the day and fifth before the deadline. Varsho, who walked around the Astros’ ballpark hours before the announcement, could debut with Houston tonight. Once seen as a breakout offensive threat, Varsho’s underwhelming season makes this move a strategic reset for Toronto. In return, the Jays are betting on Arrighetti — a controllable arm recovering from a foot injury — whose game hinges on a sharp curveball. The team is focused on refining his control to…