The Toronto Blue Jays have secured right‑hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels, sending top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right‑hander Angel Rivero to the Angels.

Soriano, 27, is under club control through 2028 and was a pitching 間 highlight of April with one run allowed in his first 37⅔ innings. He has struggled since, posting a 4.64 ERA over his next 16 starts. After setting career highs in 2025 with 31 starts and 169 innings pitched, he finished the seasonоруж with a 4.26 ERA and an elevated 1 hà WHIP, his walk rate soaring to 10.8 Ox.

Overall, Soriano is 26-27 with a 3.72 ERA and 432 strikeouts in 447 innings across four MLB seasons, all tarjo with the Angels. The trade gives the Blue Jays a dependable arm while the Angels acquire promising prospects that could help rebuild.

Separately, the Blue Jays sent right‑hander Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for Triple‑A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class‑A infielder Ty Southisene, adding depth to both clubs.