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Blue Jays Land Varland and France in Final Deadline Trade

The deal adds a high-value reliever under team control, plus a veteran infielder to support Toronto’s late-season pursuit.

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

  • On July 31, the Blue Jays acquired RHP Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for prospects Alan Roden and Kendry Rojas.
  • Varland posted a 2.02 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 49 innings this season and remains under team control through the 2030 campaign.
  • France, batting .251 with six home runs and 44 RBIs, will add veteran offensive and defensive depth behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • The deal arrives with Toronto atop the AL East at 64–46 and bolsters roster flexibility for the final two months of the season.
  • Minnesota, struggling at 51–57 in the AL Central, continued its rebuild by converting expiring contracts into future assets.