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Blue Jays Close Trade Deadline With Varland and France Additions

Toronto secured a controllable late-inning arm in Louis Varland just before the deadline to strengthen its push atop the AL East.

Jul 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Louis Varland (37) throws during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax (22) throws to the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (13) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Blue Jays acquired RHP Louis Varland and 1B Ty France from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for OF Alan Roden and LHP Kendrys Rojas.
  • Varland has posted a 2.02 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 49 innings this season and remains under team control through 2030.
  • France is batting .251 with six home runs and 44 RBIs in 101 games, providing a veteran right-handed bat and reliable defense at first base.
  • This move capped Toronto’s deadline-day spree, which earlier included the additions of starter Shane Bieber and extra catching depth.
  • With their roster bolstered, the Blue Jays hold a 3½-game lead in the AL East as they enter the final stretch and prepare for a postseason run.