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In a deft bit of trade deadline buying and selling, the Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects, less than a day after trading franchise stalwart Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs.
A baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the Blue Jays are acquiring Soriano. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by ESPN, has not yet been announced.
In snagging the coveted Soriano, who has two years of club control beyond this one, the Blue Jays ensure their championship window remains pried open for the next two seasons. He also provides them a boost should their hopes of contending - they enter play Monday, Aug. 3 4 1/2 games out of a wild card spot - greatly appreciate in the season's final two months.
The cost was not insignificant: Top 100 shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Michelletti and right-hander Angel Rivero. It also signals the Angels are strongly pivoting to selling under new GM John Mozeliak.
Soriano, 27, has struck out 127 in 123 innings this season and has a 3.72 ERA in 72 career starts.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Blue Jays acquire Angels ace Jose Soriano, filling rotation hole for two seasons
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In a deft bit of trade deadline buying and selling, the Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects, less than a day after trading franchise stalwart Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs.
A baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the Blue Jays are acquiring Soriano. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by ESPN, has not yet been announced.
In snagging the coveted Soriano, who has two years of club control beyond this one, the Blue Jays ensure their championship window remains pried open for the next two seasons. He also provides them a boost should their hopes of contending - they enter play Monday, Aug. 3 4 1/2 games out of a wild card spot - greatly appreciate in the season's final two months.
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The cost was not insignificant: Top 100 shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Michelletti and right-hander Angel Rivero. It also signals the Angels are strongly pivoting to selling under new GM John Mozeliak.
Soriano, 27, has struck out 127 in 123 innings this season and has a 3.72 ERA in 72 career starts.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Blue Jays acquire Angels ace Jose Soriano, filling rotation hole for two seasons
Continue reading...
