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Mets Acquire Gregory Soto as Orioles Stock Up on Pitching Prospects

Filling the void in New York’s bullpen created by season-ending surgeries, the deal also underscores Baltimore’s drive to deepen its farm system for a 2026 push.

Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Overview

  • The Mets traded prospects Cameron Foster and No. 19 pitching prospect Wellington Aracena to the Orioles on July 25 in exchange for southpaw reliever Gregory Soto.
  • Soto brings a 3.96 ERA, 3.29 FIP and 44 strikeouts over 36 1/3 innings to address New York’s overworked relief corps after two lefties underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.
  • Wellington Aracena posted a 2.38 ERA with 84 strikeouts in Low-A this season despite a high walk rate, while Cameron Foster dominated at Double-A before encountering struggles in Triple-A.
  • The transaction represents Baltimore’s second deadline sale this month after trading reliever Bryan Baker, reflecting GM Mike Elias’s aim to preserve the team’s core for a 2026 contention window.
  • Both clubs remain active ahead of the July 31 deadline, with the Mets seeking further bullpen reinforcements and the Orioles continuing to amass high-ceiling arms for their farm system.