After trading 1 starter, Jays get Angels' José Soriano for Arjun Nimmala, others: Sources

A four-year veteran, José Soriano is in the middle of a breakout campaign. Ross Turteltaub / Getty ImagesAug. 3, 2026 9:41 am EDT Updated The Toronto Blue Jays on Monday agreed to acquire right-handed starter Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels, immediately replacing the vacancy created when they traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs a day earlier. In exchange for one of the most intriguing remaining arms still available before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline, they sent top prospect Arjun Nimmala as well as Eddie Micheletti and Angel Rivero to Los Angeles, league and team sources told The Athletic.This story will be updated. Aug 3, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms