Astros add center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto for righty Spencer Arrighetti
HOUSTON (AP) — AL West-leading Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was set to be available for the Astros in their game Monday night. The…
Houston Astros bolstered their outfield by acquiring center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays. Varsho, a Gold Glove winner in 2024, joins the team for their upcoming Monday night game. In exchange, the Astros sent right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto. Varsho's addition comes at a crucial time, as the Astros have moved into first place in the AL West for the first time since early April following a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers.
With this move, the Astros have shifted from a half-game deficit to a 2 1/2-game lead in the division standings.
Varsho has seen success in his career, hitting .229 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs in 99 games so far this season. Last season, he was a powerful presence in the lineup, hitting 20 homers in 71 games for Toronto. His overall career statistics include 106 homers and 321 RBIs in 747 games played for Arizona and Toronto since 2020.
Arrighetti, meanwhile, is currently on the 15-day injured list due to nerve irritation in his right foot. The 26-year-old Texas native has a 7-5 record in 17 starts this season, though he struggled for the Astros, posting a 15-23 record with a 4.60 ERA in 53 games since 2024.
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