Astros agree to trade for Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho in exchange for Spencer Arrighetti, ESPN reports

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.

Toronto reportedly would get right-hander Spencer Arrighetti in return, pending physicals for both players.

The Astros, who have been trying to find a left-handed hitting outfielder for years, have been one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 11 of their last 12 games to surge into first place in the American League West.

Varsho, 30, brings power and elite defense along with a veteran presence. He is hitting .243 with 7 home runs, 26 RBIs and 9 stolen bases this season. The 2024 Gold Glove winner is set to become a free agent after this season.

In seven MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks, Varsho has hit .229 with 106 home runs and 321 RBIs.

Arrighetti, 26, is 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA and 87 strikeouts this season but is currently on the injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot.