Gregory Soto, Orioles and New York Mets
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Ryan O’Hearn, Zach Eflin and Ramón Laureano are among the most interesting trade chips for the Orioles entering the deadline.
Soto, 30, originally signed with the Tigers out of the Dominican Republic and pitched in Detroit from 2019 to 2022. He served as the Tigers’ closer for much of his final two seasons and was selected to the All-Star team in both 2021 and 2022.
A 6-5 loss to the Rockies on July 25 encapsulated season-long inconsistencies for the Orioles and showed why they're a seller at the trade deadline, something that began earlier in the day.
With the trade deadline looming, it seems like phones are ringing for the Baltimore Orioles. Fresh off a 91-win season, Baltimore entered 2025 with a legitimate chance to contend in the American League East.
Coby Mayo, as young as he is, understands the business as the Orioles falter heading into the MLB trade deadline.
May, the Detroit Tigers are sitting pretty in the AL Central. Their division lead remains comfortable and no divisional rival looks like a serious threat. The Tigers can approach the trade deadline with one thing in mind: How do we build the best team for the postseason?
The Detroit Tigers aren't expected to make a big splash at the 2025 trade deadline, so don't count on power-hitting third baseman Eugenio Suárez.