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The Astros pulled off a last-minute trade before the deadline, acquiring center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto in exchange for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti — a move that came while the Blue Jays were even playing in Houston. Though Varsho brings defensive upgrades and left-handed power, his offensive stats haven’t dazzled this season. The deal lets them shuffle Taylor Trammell to left field, creating a solid trio in the outfield — but it’s a modest upgrade, not a game-changer. With Varsho set to hit free agency after the year and Arrighetti’s inconsistent control, the Astros got what they needed without overhauling their roster — a smart, if unspectacular, maneuver.

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