Blue Jays trade for RHP Soriano, deal No. 2 prospect Nimmala to Halos
The Blue Jays and Angels have made a major trade just hours into the MLB trade deadline
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Who reported it (7)
- Who is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade? Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Angels bring in prospect haul with handful of trades at Deadline MLB.com · 6h ago
- Blue Jays Getting Trade Calls On Jose Soriano MLB Trade Rumors · 6h ago
- Blue Jays Snag Soriano, but Pay a Heavy Price FanGraphs · 6h ago
- Angels Make 3 Trades in Early Hours of Trade Deadline Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- José Soriano trade gives Blue Jays an ace, Angels a top prospect: MLB trade grades The New York Times · 10h ago
- Top prospect Nimmala heads to the Angels NBC Sports · 10h ago
The story so far
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. The trade comes as the MLB trade deadline opens, with the Angels making three deals in quick succession. The New York Times and FanGraphs both note that the Blue Jays gave up their No. 2 prospect, Nimmala, to acquire Soriano.
The Angels' aggressive moves suggest a strategic shift. The Blue Jays' motivation for the trade is less clear. The Blue Jays have not yet commented on the trade.
The trade's impact on the Blue Jays' rotation and the Angels' farm system is yet to be seen. The Angels' other two trades have not been specified. The Blue Jays have not yet announced who will be starting in Soriano's place.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 6h ago.
The obvious questions
Who did the Blue Jays trade to acquire Soriano?
The Blue Jays traded their No. 2 prospect, Nimmala, to the Angels.
How many trades have the Angels made today?
The Angels have made three trades today.
What position does Soriano play?
Soriano is a right-handed pitcher.
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