The Mets acquire another Soto

🧢 Mets Make Their First Deadline Splash: Meet the Soto Duo

In a wild turn of events, the New York Mets are doubling down on "Soto" vibes as Juan Soto continues settling into Queens—and now Gregory Soto arrives in New York via trade. The two aren’t related, but they share one thing: same last name and impact potential.

🚀 Gregory Soto Joins Mets

With six days remaining before MLB’s July 31 trade deadline, the Mets pulled off a savvy deal, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitching prospects Wellington Aracena (20) and Cameron Foster (26).

This was a calculated move—lefty-batters were hitting just .138 against him this year. His 3.96 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts over 36⅓ innings, combined with advanced metrics like a 31.1 % whiff rate and 4.3 % barrel rate, made him a perfect fit for the Mets’ current bullpen void.

Gregory revealed he intentionally performed well against the Mets while with Baltimore, hoping to catch their attention—and it did.

🔍 Why This Trade Matters

1. Filling a Critical Bullpen Gap

Injuries to A.J. Minter and Danny Young left a lefty hole. Gregory Soto — along with veteran Brooks Raley — provides a fresh, effective arm to neutralize dangerous left-handed hitters in the postseason race The Sun+15SI+15New York Post+15.

2. Playoff Push vs. Building for the Future

With NL East tight and postseason playoff expansion, the Mets’ front office is balancing present needs and long-term vision. Soto's arrival aligns with that strategy.

✅ Bottom Line

The acquisition of Gregory Soto reinforces the Mets’ aggressive posture. As Juan Soto continues shaping a legacy in Queens, having a bullpen weapon literally named Soto is as much a statement as a tool. If both Sotos deliver come October, it’ll feel like a trade deadline masterstroke.