TORONTO – Former Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Daulton Varsho not only had a massive moment in Game 1 of the World Series, but his home run started the Toronto run, and brought questions surrounding the trade that sent him there.
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Oct 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto center fielder Varsho (5) celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles (51) as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during game one of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Daulton Varsho’s big moment in Game 1:
When the Blue Jays returned to the Fall Classic stage for the first time since 1993, the early deficit seemed to echo years of near-misses. But in the bottom of the 4th inning of Game 1, former D-Backs star Daulton Varsho erased that narrative with one swing, as he hit a massive home run that kick-started the Toronto Blue Jays’ rally.
DAULTON VARSHO LAUNCHES IT TO TIE GAME 1 💥
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/9omy0CwO3a
— ESPN (@espn) October 25, 2025
Varsho’s homer was more than just a moment in MLB history. The deeper story is in context, as his shot came off Blake Snell, who had been nearly unhittable by left-handed hitters for months. Varsho’s growth isn’t random, it’s been strategic on Toronto’s end.
May 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona catcher Varsho (12) is greeted after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Diamondbacks fans aren’t ready to turn their backs on the guys they received in the trade for Varsho. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and his piña power have built a name for his power and defensive abilities, and Gabriel Moreno is surely the catcher of the future for the D-Backs, with the exceptional play he has brought since coming to the desert. Nationally, other teams will now view Varsho not merely as a high-ceiling outfielder but as a matchup factor in the postseason. This alters how the D-Backs’ trades will be analyzed and how Varsho’s value is perceived for years to come.
Oct 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto center fielder Varsho (5) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during game one of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
