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Astros Acquire Varsho, Boost AL West Lead | Houston News
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The Astros just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto in exchange for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti — and he’s already ready to play Monday night. With a hot streak that swept the Rangers and vaulted them into first place in the AL West, Houston needed a spark, and Varsho delivers: power, speed, elite defense, and World Series experience. Manager Joe Espada raves about his left-handed bat and fit with Minute Maid Park. Varsho’s 2023 stats show promise — .243 with 7 homers and 26 RBIs in 99 games — and he’s primed for a breakout year before hitting free agency. Meanwhile, Arrighetti, sidelined with a foot injury, was a solid starter with a 4.60 ERA and 7-5 record. This move could be the catalyst Houston needs to make noise in the AL West race.
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