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Rangers, Blue Jays Swap Josh Smith, Adam Macko

The Rangers have sent infielder Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays for left-hander Adam Macko, per announcements from both clubs. Smith and Macko are 40-man guys but Stephan is not, so this is 40-man neutral for the clubs. Smith, 28, is the player in the deal with the most […]

Adam Mack Traded to Rangers

The Blue Jays have traded swingman Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers for utility infielder Josh Smith and prospect Josh Stephan, per Ben Nicholson-Smith: Macko, the first Slovak MLB player since the retirement of Elmer Valo in 1961, appeared in /2 games this season for the Jays, posting a 4.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts against […]

Blue Jays add utility man to beef up infield in Rangers trade

MLB Trade Deadline continues with a minor trade involving two American League squads. The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired utility player Josh Smith from the Texas Rangers for lefty Adam Macko. Evan Grant was the first to report the news. This is a move that clearly signifies that the Jays are buying and aiming for […] The post Blue Jays add utility man to beef up infield in Rangers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rangers trade Josh Smith to Toronto

The Texas Rangers are trading infielder Josh Smith and pitcher Josh Stephan to the Toronto Blue Jays for lefthanded reliever Adam Macko, per multiple reports. Macko, 25, was a 7th round pick of the Mariners in 2019, and was sent to the Jays after the 2022 season, along with Erik Swanson, in the Teoscar Hernandez […]

Jose Soriano trade grades for surprise Blue Jays, Angels deal

The Los Angeles Angels were viewed as one of the clear-cut sellers heading into the MLB trade deadline. The Toronto Blue Jays were in a more fickle position. The team was one win away from winning the World Series just last year, but they are in last place in the American League East this season. […] The post Jose Soriano trade grades for surprise Blue Jays, Angels deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels

In a day that looks primed for a sell-off, the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off trade deadline day acquiring right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects. Soriano opened the year an early favorite for American League Cy Young. Though he cooled off, he’s still having a breakout campaign. Through 22 […] The post Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .

Blue Jays Acquire Starting Pitcher In 4-Player Trade With Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays wasted no time replacing the arm they just gave up. The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. In return, the Angels receive top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero. The move comes just one day after Toronto traded veteran Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like the Blue Jays' deadline is shaping up as a retool rather than a full teardown. Swapping Old For You...

Blue Jays Trade For José Soriano

So sell off a starting pitcher one day, buy a starting pitcher the next. The Jays have picked up 27-year-old José Soriano from the Angels. José Soriano is a very good pitcher, and much younger than Kevin Gausman. He has a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts this year, with a 2.7 bWAR. Batters are hitting […]

Blue Jays Acquire José Soriano

The Blue Jays sold off one veteran arm last night but are quickly acquiring a more controllable replacement. Toronto has announced the acquisition of right-hander José Soriano from the Angels in exchange for top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, minor league outfielder Eddie Micheletti and minor league righty Angel Rivero. The trade of Soriano emphatically underscores that for […]

Jays trade away Gausman, trade for Soriano

The Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs last night for minor leaguers Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. This morning, it is being announced that the Jays are acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Anaheim Angels for minor leaguers Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Mitcheletti and Angel Rivero. So we have […]

Blue Jays acquire Jose Soriano in Angels trade after shipping Kevin Gausman to Cubs

Following a near-World Series victory last November, the Toronto Blue Jays have no intention of merely waving the white flag and building for the future. They are trying to have it all. Less than a day after trading two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, the 2025 American League champions are acquiring fellow right-handed […] The post Blue Jays acquire Jose Soriano in Angels trade after shipping Kevin Gausman to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

“This Hurts”: Fans Turn Emotional After Blue Jays Bid Heartfelt Farewell to Kevin Gausman

The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation will never be the same. They will finish the season without their Opening Day starter, Kevin Gausman, on the roster. With the Blue Jays sitting at the bottom of the AL East at 52-60 and more than two-thirds of the season in the books, a trade-deadline sell-off was the predictable […] The post “This Hurts”: Fans Turn Emotional After Blue Jays Bid Heartfelt Farewell to Kevin Gausman appeared first on EssentiallySports .

TA: Gausman Goes South

The Cubs patch their much-strained rotation, Toronto moves on from one of the better contracts it's given. The post TA: Gausman Goes South appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman

The Chicago Cubs made their second trade of the day with the Toronto Blue Jays, acquiring long-time Blue Jay starter Kevin Gausman to bolster their pitching staff. Toronto is coming off an AL pennant and a whirlwind 2025 World Series appearance, but has come up short this season, leading to this being likely the first […] The post Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman appeared first on Just Baseball .

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer reaches top 10 status with vintage form vs. Cardinals

The Toronto Blue Jays may have lost 5-1 on Sunday to the St. Louis Cardinals, but the team wasn’t without its bright spots. For starters, veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer looked good in just his second start since coming off the injured list. Scherzer managed to last six innings, allowing just one earned run on […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer reaches top 10 status with vintage form vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays share emotional farewell message after Kevin Gausman trade

After four and a half seasons with the franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays bid farewell to Kevin Gausman after trading him away to the Chicago Cubs for two minor-league prospects. This was certainly not the farewell the Blue Jays had envisioned heading into 2026, as they certainly did not expect that they’d have to be […] The post Blue Jays share emotional farewell message after Kevin Gausman trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer takes glass-half-full approach to trade deadline uncertainty

The Toronto Blue Jays have begun selling at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, with Kevin Gausman heading to the Chicago Cubs. However, there may be more moves to come from the Blue Jays before Monday’s deadline. This includes a potential trade involving future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. Whether Scherzer moves before 6 pm Monday […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer takes glass-half-full approach to trade deadline uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints .