Blue Jays, Astros swap OFs: Sánchez to Toronto, Loperfido to Houston

Outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Joey Loperfido change teams in the trade.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for outfielder Joey Loperfido. Sanchez, 28, played for both the Miami Marlins and Astros in 2025, while the 26-year-old Loperfido split time between the Blue Jays and their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo last season.

Why it matters

The trade represents an exchange of young outfielders between two playoff contenders, as both teams look to bolster their offensive depth and production in the outfield.

The details

Sanchez, a left-handed hitter from the Dominican Republic, has six years of MLB experience and has slashed .239/.307/.420 with 73 home runs and 238 RBIs over his career. Loperfido, a left-handed hitter from Philadelphia, has played in 122 big-league games between the Astros and Blue Jays, batting .248/.297/.392.

  • The trade was completed on February 13, 2026.

The players

Jesus Sanchez

A 28-year-old outfielder who has played for the Miami Marlins and Houston Astros over his six-year MLB career.

Joey Loperfido

A 26-year-old outfielder who has played for the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays over his MLB career.

Toronto Blue Jays

A Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Houston Astros

A Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas.

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The takeaway

This trade represents an opportunity for both the Blue Jays and Astros to acquire young, talented outfielders who can contribute to their respective teams' playoff pushes in the coming season.