The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured a one-year, $7.75 million contract with Gregory Soto, a two-time All-Star reliever. This move comes as the team undergoes a bullpen makeover, with relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta recently designated for assignment. Soto, a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher, brings valuable experience to the Pirates' relief corps. Over seven seasons with five teams, he has a 15-34 record, a 4.26 ERA, and 56 saves. Soto's All-Star credentials are notable, having been selected in 2021 and 2022 for the Detroit Tigers. However, his time with the New York Mets was less successful, as he struggled with a 1-3 record and a 4.50 ERA in 25 appearances. The Mets' bullpen has seen significant changes, with Soto's departure following the loss of closer Edwin Díaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the day. Despite these changes, Pittsburgh's bullpen appears to be in capable hands, with Dennis Santana stepping up after David Bednar's trade to the New York Yankees.
