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

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

The Mets are acquiring Orioles left-handed reliever Gregory Soto, according to multiple reports on July 25. The Mets are sending pitching prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster to the Orioles in the deal, according to Andy Martino of SNY.

Prior to Friday's series opener, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talked about the Gregory Soto deal and what he is looking to accomplish at the trade deadline.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is reportedly generating interest ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

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

With one week left before the July 31 trade deadline, New York Mets beat writers Tim Britton and Will Sammon tackled questions regarding Clay Holmes’ role, Mark Vientos’ future and the possibility of upgrading the lineup. Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and length.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been scouting the Mets and Yankees' farm systems for a potential deal for third baseman Eugenio Suarez.