Astros add center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto for righty Spencer Arrighetti
Summary
The Houston Astros traded pitcher Spencer Arrighetti to the Toronto Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. Varsho is expected to play for the Astros starting Monday, adding strength to their outfield as they take the lead in the AL West division.Key Facts
- The Astros acquired Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays in exchange for Spencer Arrighetti.
- Varsho is a center fielder and won a Gold Glove award in 2024 for his defensive skills.
- Varsho has a batting average of .243 this season, with 7 home runs and 26 RBIs in 99 games.
- He has a career batting average of .229 with 106 home runs and 321 RBIs since 2020.
- Arrighetti is a right-handed pitcher currently on the injured list due to nerve irritation in his right foot.
- This season, Arrighetti has a 7-5 win-loss record and a 4.60 earned run average (ERA) in 17 starts.
- The Astros recently took the lead in their division after sweeping the Texas Rangers.
- Arrighetti is 26 years old and from Texas, with 15 wins and 23 losses over 53 games for Houston since 2024.
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