Phillies Trade Gregory Soto to Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies have made notable moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, trading left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitching prospects Seth Johnson and Moises Chace. Soto, who has a 4.08 ERA and 11.21 strikeouts per nine innings this season, was part of a series of trades by the Phillies, including acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the White Sox and closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels. Concurrently, the Orioles, who had already acquired Seranthony Dominguez from the Phillies, added Soto to bolster their bullpen. Johnson, recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Chace, a developing pitcher, are expected to strengthen the Phillies' minor league system. Additionally, the Orioles designated Cole Irvin for assignment to make room for Soto.