The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to acquire outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, with Toronto sending additional money as part of the deal, according to multiple reports. The clubs finalize the agreement ahead of a deadline just before a three-game series begins in Houston, with Varsho potentially in Houston’s lineup against his former team. Several outlets describe the move as an effort by Houston to add outfield help, while Toronto uses the trade to bolster its pitching. The Athletic also frames Arrighetti as a back-end starting pitcher who is expected to reach arbitration eligibility this offseason. Toronto’s motivation includes retooling, with one report noting the Astros missed the 2025 playoffs. Offensively, Varsho’s season has been below peak expectations in some reporting, including a batting line around .243/.307/.375 with seven home runs. Overall, sources agree on the primary trade components—Varsho for Arrighetti and additional money from Toronto—along with the timing relative to the series opening in Houston.