It is not the two names that were being speculated about, but the Toronto Blue Jays managed to cross off two of their priorities right at the deadline in a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Right handed reliever Louis Varland and utility infielder Ty France are heading to Toronto, in exchange for a pair of prospects in pitcher Kendrys Rojas and outfielder Alan Roden as reported by the Athletics Mitch Bannon.
Breaking: The #BlueJays have acquired Luis Varland and Ty France from the Twins, per source.
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) July 31, 2025
Ahead of the deadline, GM Ross Atkins laid out the goals the team wanted to achieve via the trade market and upgrading the pitching staff and finding a right handed bat to compliment the current line up was on the list.