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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't made many serious moves this offseason, but have officially made their first free agent signing. The Pirates announced that they signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract and the transactions log notes this occurred on Dec.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / December 10

Pirates sign veteran pitcher Gregory Soto

While the main focus should be on the offense the Pirates first big move was in the bullpen. The organization had an agreement with the two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Top left-handed reliever Gregory Soto signs one-year contract with Pirates

One of the top left-handed relievers is off the market. On Tuesday evening, ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal worth $7.75 million.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract worth $7.75 million. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first broke the story.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 9

Report: LHP Gregory Soto to sign with Pirates on 1-year, $7.75M deal

Left-handed reliever Gregory Soto has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9

Pirates Sign Former All-Star Left-Handed Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed a major need on their pitching staff heading into the 2026 season in free agency. Jorge Castillo of ESPN reported that the Pirates and left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract for the 2026 season.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 14

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Gregory Soto

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Controversial Phillies Star Fires Sly Dig at Mets & Juan Soto After Dodgers Seal NLDS Matchup

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Mets select Richard Lovelady, DFA Wander Suero

The Mets announced this morning that they’ve designated right-hander Wander Suero for assignment. Left-hander Richard Lovelady was selected to replace Suero on the 40-man and active rosters and pitched in the club’s loss to the Nationals earlier today.

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Mets place Reed Garrett on IL due to elbow inflammation

The Mets announced today that right-hander Reed Garrett has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 23rd.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Orioles outright Houston Roth

The Orioles announced that right-hander Houston Roth has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the O’s claimed Daniel Johnson and selected right-hander José Espada.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

Breaking Down the Orioles’ Return for Gregory Soto

The Baltimore Orioles traded left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to the New York Mets on Friday afternoon, kicking off what could be a bullpen fire sale at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

Mets fill need with trade for lefty Gregory Soto

The New York Mets added reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles, bringing the late-inning lefty back to a division in which he is quite familiar. Soto spent all of 2023 and a majority of 2024 with the division rival Philadelphia Phillies.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 25

What Mets could do next after Gregory Soto trade

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MLB News / Just Baseball / July 25

Mets Pick Up Gregory Soto in Swap with Orioles

With trade season upon us, the first major relief arm is off the board. First reported by SNY’s Andy Martino, the New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 25

Report: Mets Land Bullpen X-Factor From Baltimore

The New York Mets secured relief pitcher Gregory Soto in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, first reported by Andy Martino of SNY. The deal sends prospects Wellington Arecena and Cameron Foster to Baltimore.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 25

Report: Mets acquire LHP Gregory Soto from Orioles

The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, SNY reported on Friday. The Orioles reportedly will receive a pair of minor-league prospects in right-handers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster in the deal.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25