In a surprising move on trade deadline day, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels, sending top prospect Arjun Nimmala to the Angels in return. The Blue Jays, widely viewed as sellers this season, made the deal with an eye toward competing next year, according to reports. Soriano, a starter, is expected to join the team's rotation and provide immediate help on the mound. The Angels, meanwhile, land Nimmala, a talented young prospect who has drawn attention as one of the Blue Jays' most promising minor leaguers. The trade was reported by multiple outlets and came as a surprise given Toronto's status as sellers, but it shows the club is trying to balance its rebuilding efforts with a push to stay relevant in the upcoming season. No other terms of the trade were disclosed. The addition of Soriano strengthens a Blue Jays pitching staff that has been looking for consistency, while the Angels add a potential building block for the future. The deal underscores how teams at the deadline can shift strategy quickly, as the Blue Jays pivot from selling to making targeted acquisitions to bolster their roster for next year.