Toronto Blue Jays activate pitcher Jose Soriano ahead of game against Houston Astros

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 6:11 PM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays activated newly-acquired pitcher Jose Soriano on Tuesday.

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The Toronto Blue Jays activated newly-acquired pitcher Jose Soriano on Tuesday.

The move came before Toronto’s game in Houston against the AL West-leading Astros.

Toronto acquired Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday ahead of the major league trade deadline. The Blue Jays sent shortstop Arjun Nimmala, right-handed pitcher Angel Rivero and outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr. to California.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano throws against the San Francisco Giants during fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

The 27-year-old Soriano has a 9-6 record from 22 starts this season. He has a 3.29 earned-run average with 127 strikeouts and 57 walks over 123 innings pitched.

Toronto also optioned right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada to triple-A Buffalo. Estrada appeared in four games this season with a 0-0 record and 4.82 earned-run average over 9.1 innings pitched.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2026.