PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have less than two weeks until Spring Training starts and one player is readying for more than just the upcoming season.
PITTSBURGH — Gregory Soto joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent this offseason and has some high objectives set for himself in 2026. The Pirates announced Soto as a free agent signing on Dec.
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a proven bullpen arm this offseason, and the rationale behind the move is becoming clearer. As the Pirates reshape their relief pitching group and assess the bullpen outlook, newly signed left-hander Gregory Soto shared what attracted him to Pittsburgh.
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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.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
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.
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.
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.
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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 — 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.
The Pirates are expected to sign reliever Gregory Soto.
It is rare that a player acknowledges a desire to be playing somewhere other than his own team, even in retrospect. But that’s exactly what happened with Gregory Soto.
Starting pitching appears to be the Toronto Blue Jays’ top priority this off-season, slightly ahead of re-signing shortstop Bo Bichette. But the front office also seems motivated to make a significant improvement at the back end of the bullpen.
When a reliever makes you hold your breath every time he enters a game, but still somehow records outs, is it still “relief” pitching? Ha. Ha. OK, but how should we estimate the value of a flamethrowing lefty who hits 98 on the radar gun, strikes out hitters in bunches, and also has an ERA around four while walking four-and-a-half batters a game?
The New York Mets are no stranger to making huge splashes since Steve Cohen took over as owner. With a seemingly endless supply of money, they cannot be ruled out when it comes to signing any player in free agency.
The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder is not known for holding his tongue. He once called a reporter’s question “stupid” during a postgame interview and even got benched in June 2025 for an “inappropriate comment” made toward his own manager.
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.
Gregory Soto entered Wednesday’s game with a runner on second in the fifth inning and left-handed hitting Max Kepler coming to the plate. When the Mets dealt two minor leaguers to Baltimore for the lefty in July, it was for situations like this.
The Mets are coming off an August that was, without hyperbole, the best offensive month in franchise history. The fact that the team went 11-17 in that month tells you everything about how the pitching staff has performed.
Club president David Stearns was motivated to improve his roster as the franchise seeks to build off its 2024 NLCS run.
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.
The MLB trade deadline is less than one week away, and the New York Mets are already hard at work to improve their roster to try and win the National League East.
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.
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.
The New York Mets made a significant move to bolster their bullpen on Friday. The Mets have acquired veteran left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, according to SNY’s Andy Martino.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles have gotten to know each other very well over the last few days. Very rarely do contenders make a deal with each other ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but these teams made two.
The 29-year-old was an All-Star closer for Detroit in 2021 and 2022. The Phillies acquired him in a trade with the Tigers in 2023, though he hasn’t fared as well for them.
Philadelphia Phillies fans might be looking at some major postseason anxiety if the club's bullpen can't find some kind of consistency (and fast).
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