In a move that signifies a deeper teardown in Baltimore and a desire in Queens to backfill a roster still fighting for the National League East title, the New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles on Friday, July 25 in exchange for two minor league relief pitchers, according to multiple reports.

From the moment A.J. Minter and Danny Young suffered season-ending injuries in April, it seemed clear which direction the Mets were headed. No matter what the team chose to pursue before the July 31 Trade Deadline,