Gregory Soto considered his appearances against the Mets earlier this month as something of an audition for team officials. Knowing the Mets were searching for bullpen help before the trade deadline,

The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles kicked off their trade deadline week by sending left-hander Gregory Soto to the Mets for a pair of pitching prospects.