Gregory Soto Sees Action for Dominican Republic in WBC Exhibition

Pirates reliever Gregory Soto appeared in a March 3 exhibition game for the Dominican Republic against the Detroit Tigers. Despite early struggles in the third inning, including a walk and a hit, the lefty settled in to strike out Zack McKinstry and Thayron Lizano to escape the frame unscathed. Signed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal this offseason, Soto is expected to be a key component of the Pittsburgh bullpen for the 2026 season following his 2025 stint with the Mets.