The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first major move of the offseason.

On Tuesday, the Pirates have reportedly signed left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal worth $7.75 million deal. ESPN insider Jorge Castillo was the first one to break the news.

"The Pirates and left-hander Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources tell ESPN," Castillo posted on X . "Soto, 30, had a 4.18 ERA in 70 appearances for the Orioles and Mets last season.

Soto was acquired by the New York Mets at the trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles in hopes of bolstering the bullpen in front of former closer Edwin Diaz. After posting a 4.50 ERA in 25 appearances in Queens, there did not seem to be much interest from the Mets to bring him back this winter.

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