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    Astros finalize Daulton Varsho trade

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    Astros acquired OF Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays for RHP Spencer Arrighetti.

    The trade is now official. Varsho will pack up and switch clubhouses with the Blue Jays in Houston for Monday’s series opener. He figures to be in the lineup for the Astros against his former club. The 30-year-old remains a phenomenal defensive center fielder, but he’s traded some over-the-fence pop to cut back on strikeouts this year. He’s posted seven homers and nine steals in 365 plate appearances across 99 games this season.
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