Who is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade?

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The 2026 MLB trade deadline has already brought some significant moves, including the highly discussed deal that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Toronto Blue Jays made a pitching move of their own, as ESPN's Jeff Passan reported they've acquired 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels.

According to Passan, the deal will send Blue Jays' top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right-hander Angel Rivero to the Angels. Nimmala is unquestionably a great addition for the Angels, and he's currently listed as the No. 43 overall prospect on MLB.com.

Nimmala is just 20 years old and was selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft with the No. 20 overall pick. He entered the MLB draft at just 17. When Nimmala was 19, he moved to High-A Vancouver and hit .224/.313/.381 with 13 home runs in 120 games.

As for Soriano, he's in the midst of a strong year, posting a 9-6 record through 22 starts and a career-best 3.29 ERA. Through 123 innings pitched, he's posted 127 strikeouts.

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