Mets Acquire Two-Time All-Star Lefty Gregory Soto from Orioles to Bolster Bullpen

The New York Mets have acquired 30-year-old left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, sending pitching prospects Cameron Foster and Wellington Aracena in return. Soto, a two-time All-Star with the Detroit Tigers, brings a 3.96 ERA this season across 45 appearances, notably holding left-handed batters to a .138 average, including being 0-for-23 since June 4. His addition addresses the Mets' urgent need for high-leverage southpaw relief, complementing Brooks Raley, and aligns with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns' focus on strengthening the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.