Orioles, Gregory Soto and New York Mets
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Ryan O’Hearn, Zach Eflin and Ramón Laureano are among the most interesting trade chips for the Orioles entering the deadline.
The Mets began to address their bullpen needs on Friday by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, as first reported by Andy Martino of SNY. The Mets are sending pitching prospects Wellington Aracena (Single A) and Cameron Foster (Double A) to Baltimore in exchange for Soto.
With the trade deadline looming, it seems like phones are ringing for the Baltimore Orioles. Fresh off a 91-win season, Baltimore entered 2025 with a legitimate chance to contend in the American League East.
A 6-5 loss to the Rockies on July 25 encapsulated season-long inconsistencies for the Orioles and showed why they're a seller at the trade deadline, something that began earlier in the day.
With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching for the Baltimore Orioles, the team is expected to be one of the top sellers with a plethora of veteran talent to move. The Orioles are likely shocked to see how poorly this season has gone for the franchise after seemingly being on the rise.
The Orioles couldn’t go more than a day with only 14 players on the injured list.Félix Bautista joined it this morning for the first time this season. He’s on the 15-day IL with right shoulder discomfort.