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Blue Jays Trade for José Soriano at Deadline

8/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed starter José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on August 3, 2026, hours before the MLB trade deadline.
Soriano posted a 3.29 ERA with 127 strikeouts for the Angels this season and will stay with Toronto through 2028.
Toronto sent Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero to Los Angeles in a trade confirmed by John Mozeliak that followed the Blue Jays’ deal sending Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs the day before.

History

Historical Context

In November 2003 Boston acquired ace Curt Schilling, reuniting him with manager Terry Francona and sparking the Red Sox’s 2004 postseason that ended with a four-game World Series sweep, breaking an 86-year drought. On August 3 2026 the Toronto Blue Jays added José Soriano from the Angels, a deal arranged by John Mozeliak after sending Kevin Gausman to Chicago, echoing Boston’s deadline-trade boost.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed starter José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on August 3, 2026, hours before the MLB trade deadline.
Soriano posted a 3.29 ERA with 127 strikeouts for the Angels this season and will stay with Toronto through 2028.
Toronto sent Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero to Los Angeles in a trade confirmed by John Mozeliak that followed the Blue Jays’ deal sending Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs the day before.

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