An MLB insider believes that the Astros came out as a huge winner in the trade that brought in Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays. The Houston Astros badly needed an outfielder, and they addressed that need of theirs by pulling off a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. And for MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, he gave the Astros top marks for their trade for Varsho, which required them to send Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays. “I love the Varsho trade. MLB Network + @CohnReznick pic.twitter.com/4sXFqkYReY — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 4, 2026Varsho is going to be a free agent at the end of the season, so there's a chance that the Astros simply acquired a rental.