Blue Jays, Astros Swap Daulton Varsho, Spencer Arrighetti
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are close to finalizing a trade sending center fielder Daulton Varsho to Houston in exchange for right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, with both teams reviewing medical records.
- Varsho, a strong defensive outfielder and left-handed bat, is on a one-year, $10.75 million contract; the Blue Jays will pay a portion of his remaining salary, easing the Astros' luxury tax concerns as they seek to bolster their lineup with more left-handed hitters.
- The Astros aim to use Varsho as their everyday center fielder, improving their outfield stability and complementing MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez, while potentially rotating other players in left and right field.
- Spencer Arrighetti, a 26-year-old righty with MLB-quality stuff but a history of injuries and inconsistency, will join the Blue Jays, who gain control over him for three more years and add depth to their pitching rotation.
- The trade reflects Houston's push to strengthen their playoff chances amid competitive pressure, while Toronto adds a controllable pitching asset despite Arrighetti currently being on the injured list with a foot nerve issue.
