Jays' trade for Angels SP José Soriano was an MLB trade deadline surprise. Here's why it made sense for both clubs

The Blue Jays’ acquisition of Soriano is a microcosm of this year’s trade market as the feeling around the industry is that more teams wanted to thread the needle of buying and selling rather than purely selling.

In Soriano, the Blue Jays fill a vacancy created when they traded Kevin Gausman to the Cubs on Sunday.

The Angels got Arjun Nimmala, who could be the best prospect moved at the 2026 MLB trade deadline

Blue Jays acquire Angels ace Jose Soriano, filling rotation hole for two seasons  USA Today

The Los Angeles Angels have traded starting pitcher Jose Soriano to the Toronto Blue Jays, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The Angels traded right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano to the Blue Jays on Monday morning ahead of the MLB trade deadline, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. Los Angeles received Double-A shortstop Arjun Nimmala, Double-A outfielder Eddie Micheletti and Rookie Ball pitcher Angel Rivero. It is a surprising move from the Blue

This is a very bold and surprising move for the Blue Jays to make this summer.

Sources: Blue Jays acquiring RHP Jose Soriano from Angels  ESPN