"Gregory Soto, the left-handed reliever acquired by the Mets, averages 97.1 mph on his four-seamer and has fanned 27.5% of his opponents this year."
"Soto has a tendency to struggle with command, having issued walks at an 11.3% clip, in line with his career mark."
"Despite his command issues, Soto is effective against left-handed batters, allowing a .138 batting average against him."
"The acquisition of Soto provides the Mets with a powerful weapon against elite hitters in crucial matchups, particularly in the postseason."
Gregory Soto has been traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the New York Mets. The trade involves minor league right-handers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster moving to Baltimore. Soto is a left-handed reliever known for his high-velocity pitches, averaging 97.1 mph on his four-seamer and 96.7 mph on his sinker. He has a strikeout rate of 27.5% but also an 11.3% walk rate. Soto performs well against left-handed batters, who struggle against him, making him a valuable asset for the Mets, especially in critical matchups against elite hitters in the postseason.
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