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Mets Trade Prospects for All-Star Lefty Gregory Soto

The Mets are banking on Soto’s strikeout-heavy arsenal to bolster their late-season relief corps before Thursday’s deadline.

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Mets' David Stearns made a big trade already, however, he is uncertain what is to come.

Overview

  • New York acquired two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto from Baltimore in exchange for right-hand prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster.
  • Soto has a 3.96 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings over 45 appearances this season, showcasing high-velocity fastballs and swing-and-miss stuff.
  • He joins Brooks Raley to create a strengthened left-handed relief duo aimed at improving matchup flexibility against tough opponents.
  • Aracena, ranked No. 19 in the Mets system, and Foster, who posted a 2.97 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A, give the Orioles high-upside arms for their farm pool.
  • With Soto headed for free agency after the season, New York balances the immediate bullpen upgrade against the long-term cost to organizational depth.