Gregory Soto had Mets motive behind pre-trade Orioles outing

Source: New York Post

See Also new york mets David Peterson’s escape act edges Mets over Giants in sixth straight win SAN FRANCISCO — Gregory Soto considered his appearances against the Mets earlier this month as something of an audition for team officials. Knowing the Mets were searching for bullpen help before the trade deadline, the left-hander said Saturday he was extra motivated when he faced the team just over two weeks ago while pitching for the Orioles. “I [wanted to] show them what I was capable of doing,” Soto said through an interpreter after the Mets’ 2-1 victory over the Giants.