Why Blue Jays are taking a risk with trade for Jose Soriano

The Toronto Blue Jays are focused on 2027. They believe that even after their disappointing season, the organization should be able to contend next year. That's why Toronto's front office was both a buyer and a seller.They traded outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, acquired utilityman Josh Smith from the Texas Rangers, and right-handed starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. Soriano is Kevin Gausman's replacement after the longtime Blue Jay was dealt to the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old won't reach free agency until after the 2028 season. Soriano has stretches when he looks unhittable. He began the season with 25.2 scoreless innings. But there are faults to his game and a concerning injury history. Soriano has an injury hi