GREGORY SOTO NEWS

Officially arrives in camp Soto (personal) officially arrived at Phillies camp Wednesday.

Impact Soto was delayed in getting to the Phillies' spring training complex in Florida due to visa issues and had to bow out of an opportunity to pitch for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. But he can now work on playing catch-up from this point forward and should be a high-leverage bullpen option for the reigning NL champs come Opening Day. The 28-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Tigers in a January trade.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

En route to camp Soto (personal) has resolved his visa issue and is scheduled to arrive at the Phillies' spring camp in Florida on Wednesday or Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer r...

Impact Because he'll be arriving at camp about three weeks after pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report, Soto isn't expected to be available to pitch for the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic and will instead conduct workouts with the Phillies. It's unclear how much throwing Soto has been able to do on his own while he was waiting for his visa situation to be resolved, so he could be more than a week away from making his spring debut. Fortunately for Soto, because he'll presumably be ticketed for a one-inning relief role, he won't require an extensive ramp-up period and still looks on track to be a part of the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still resolving visa issues Soto remained absent from Phillies camp Tuesday due to ongoing visa issues, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a pretty safe bet at this point that Soto is not going to be allowed to suit up for Team Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Even if he arrived at the Phillies' complex Wednesday, he'd have less than a week there before having to depart. The 28-year-old reliever was acquired via trade from the Tigers in January.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might have to pull out of WBC Phillies manager Rob Thomson suggested Wednesday that Soto (visa issues) might have to be pulled out of the World Baseball Classic, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports...

Impact Soto is currently part of the projected bullpen mix for Team Dominican Republic, but he has yet to report to Phillies camp in Florida due to visa complications. "At some point he's got to get into some [Grapefruit League] games before he goes to the WBC or else you're putting him at risk," Thomson said. The 28-year-old reliever was acquired from the Tigers in January and is expected to operate in a high-leverage role this season for the reigning NL champs.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to arrive in camp Soto has yet to arrive at Phillies camp due to visa issues, per Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Soto close to the Phillies' facility in the Dominican Republic and can work out there while the visa situation gets resolved. He was acquired from the Tigers in January and projects to operate in a high-leverage bullpen role this year with Philly. Soto should see some save chances but is unlikely to operate as the team's primary closer as he did for Detroit.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives $3.9 million for 2023 Soto agreed to a one-year, $3.925 million contract with the Phillies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's the first year of arbitration eligibility for Soto, and he'll receive a significant raise after he posted a 3.34 ERA with 48 saves while working as Detroit's closer for the past two seasons. The 27-year-old was acquired by the Phillies last weekend and is likely to see his save opportunities drop as a member of a closer committee that also features Craig Kimbrel and and Seranthony Dominguez.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Phillies trade two clubhouse favorites?

The Phillies' unique clubhouse was integral to their World Series run. So, why did they just send away two key characters for a volatile rel...

JANUARY 10, 2023

Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner R...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Phillies Continue to Prove It's World Series for 2023 After the addition of reliever Gregory Soto, the Philadelphia Phillies front office continues to prove to the fans that it’s World Series or...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What's next for Detroit Tigers' bullpen after trading Gregory Soto? Look to free agency Left-hander Gregory Soto has elite pitch characteristics but has been inconsistent in commanding his arsenal throughout his entire career.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Law: Tigers cash in, get potential breakout candidate Matt Vierling for Gregory Soto The Tigers should be happy they traded Gregory Soto for Matt Vierling and they received two more players who could also prove useful.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Breaking down the Tigers' trade return for Gregory Soto and Scott Harris' roster plans The Tigers received Matt Vierling, Nick Maton and catcher Donny Sands from in Phillies in exchange for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner R...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, from the Detroit Tigers in...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers trade closer Gregory Soto, UT Kody Clemens to Phillies for three players The Detroit Tigers have acquired three position players in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies: Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Detroit Tigers trade Gregory Soto, Kody Clemens to Philadelphia Phillies for 3 players The Detroit Tigers have acquired three position players in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies: Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Cody Stavenhagen: Sources: The Tigers are close to trading... - The Athletic Sources: The Tigers are close to trading Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens to the Phillies

JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bound for Philadelphia Soto and Kody Clemens were traded from the Tigers to the Phillies on Saturday in exchange for Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Soto saved 30 games for the Tigers last season, but he's unlikely to get anywhere close to that figure in a more crowded bullpen in Philadelphia. His underlying numbers didn't support his 3.28 ERA and didn't paint him as closer material, with his 4.21 SIERA coming in nearly a run higher. His 22.8 percent strikeout rate was merely average, while his 12.9 percent walk rate was worryingly high. He's likely to be merely one of a handful of late-inning options in Philadelphia this season, with his number of save chances likely to be determined in some part by whether or not his control takes a step forward.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another loss in finale Soto (2-11) allowed an unearned run while retiring just one batter to take the loss Wednesday against the Mariners. He gave up one hit and two walks.

Impact Soto took the loss for the second night in a row, ending a mostly strong campaign on a sour note. The lefty finished with a whopping 11 losses, though he also had 30 saves in 33 opportunities, to go along with a 3.28 ERA and 60 strikeouts across 60.1 innings. Though he can be volatile at times, Soto should head into 2023 once again closing games for Detroit.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, loses Soto (2-10) blew the save and took the loss in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader in Seattle, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits in one-third of an inning in a 7-6 extra-inni...

Impact Soto entered the game in the 10th inning with the Tigers leading 6-5 and allowed two singles and a sacrifice fly as Seattle plated two runs to win the game. Just five of his 11 pitches went for strikes. It was just his third blown save of the season and first since June 16. The lefty has a 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB in 13 innings since the beginning of September.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 30th save Soto pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Twins. He struck out two.

Impact Soto, who came into the season with 20 career MLB saves, is now up to 30 in 32 chances this year. The lefty has a solid 3.17 ERA as well, and he's been even better lately with a 0.93 ERA across his last 10 games. Soto should continue to be a strong fantasy asset in 2023, even if the team around him struggles to win a ton of games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat young Woods Richardson, sloppy Twins 5-2

Eric Haase and Victor Reyes homered and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of Minnesota’s sloppy play, beating touted pitching prospect Simeon Woods Richardson and the Twins 5-2

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haase's 3 hits, including HR, helps Tigers beat Twins, 3-2

Eric Haase had three hits including a home run and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 29th save Soto pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Royals. He struck out one.

Impact Soto cruised through the Royals on just 10 pitches to earn his 29th save of the season. After taking a loss back on Sept. 17, the lefty has rattled off four straight scoreless appearances, picking up a save in each of those games. Soto has established himself as a fairly reliable closer this year, and he should head into 2023 with the role locked up in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS