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Earns second win of season Soto (2-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Brewers after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one.

Impact Soto needed 14 pitches (nine strikes) to get the job done in the bottom of the ninth inning, and he was credited with the win after the Pirates scored three runs in the top of the 10th. Soto bounced back from his last outing, where he gave up two runs on three hits but earned the win against the Rangers on Wednesday, but one bad outing can't define the strong season he's had thus far. Soto has posted eight scoreless outings over his last nine appearances, and he owns an excellent 1.98 ERA in 14 appearances and 13.2 innings in 2026. He should continue to have an important role in the bullpen as long as he continues to pitch as well as he has of late.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds, Gonzales help the Pirates outlast the Brewers, 6-3 in 10 innings

Bryan Reynolds had a go-ahead single in the 10th, Nick Gonzales followed with a two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Saturday night

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Pirates struck gold with Gregory Soto transformation nobody saw coming There are a handful of surprising factors driving the Pittsburgh Pirates' success so far in 2026. Braxton Ashcraft has been tremendous. Pitt...

APRIL 24 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Picks up win in relief Soto (1-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against the Rangers despite allowing two runs on three hits over an inning of work, striking out three.

Impact Soto entered the game in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Pirates had a 4-2 lead, but he surrendered that advantage after allowing a two-RBI single to Jake Burger, scoring Andrew McCutchen and Brandon Nimmo. However, the Pirates responded with four runs in the top of the ninth -- headlined by a three-run homer from Oneil Cruz -- which allowed Soto to walk away with the win. That said, this was far from his finest outing. It also ended a streak of seven scoreless appearances for the eight-year veteran, who nonetheless should continue to have an important role in the Pirates' bullpen going forward.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz's 3-run homer off top of foul pole powers Pirates to 8-4 win over Rangers

Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Being used in setup role Soto didn't allow a baserunner across one inning to earn a hold Friday against the Rays.

Impact Soto entered the game in the eighth inning with the Pirates up by two runs. He's remained very sharp all season, allowing only one earned run across 10.2 innings while maintaining a 15:5 K:BB. However, Soto has now pitched in the seventh or eighth inning in five consecutive appearances, suggesting Dennis Santana is the primary option for saves at this point.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz hits 2-run HR, Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays 5-1

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 to snap the Ray’s six-game win streak

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Works eighth inning again Soto walked two but turned in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Soto worked the eighth inning with the Pirates up 2-0, setting up Dennis Santana for the save. While Soto has allowed five walks across 8.1 innings, he has allowed only one earned run while racking up 13 strikeouts. Though it looked like he could challenge Santana for saves to begin the season, Soto has now worked in a setup role in consecutive appearances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Works in setup role Soto struck out one without allowing a baserunner across one inning of work to earn a hold Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Soto entered Tuesday's game in the eighth inning with the Pirates holding a one-run advantage. He continued his strong start to the season and has now allowed only one earned run across 7.1 innings. However, Soto was likely to set up Dennis Santana in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game, though the Pirates scored five runs in the home half of the eighth frame, eliminating the save opportunity.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save of season Soto picked up the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Orioles, allowing one run on one hit with three strikeouts in one inning.

Impact It was Soto's fifth appearance of the young season, but it was the left-hander's first save of 2026 after he pitched clean ninth innings Tuesday and Wednesday against the Reds in 8-3 victories earlier in the week. Soto struck out the side against the Orioles on Friday but did allow a solo home run to Gunnar Henderson with two outs. Soto looks to be manager Don Kelly's preferred closer option. Soto has a sterling 11:2 K:BB across 5.1 innings of work.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Konnor Griffin Dazzles in Debut as Pirates Make Three in a Row

Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS

Rookie Konnor Griffin Dazzles in Debut as Pirates Make Three in a Row

Misses out on save again Soto struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday during the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds.

Impact For the second straight day, Soto was warming up to handle a save situation in the bottom of the ninth, only for Pittsburgh's offense to churn out insurance runs in the top of the frame and erase the save chance. The veteran southpaw has a 0.00 ERA through 4.1 innings to begin the season with an 8:2 K:BB, and he appears to be the favorite to get a save for the Bucs before Dennis Santana does.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Works ninth in Tuesday's win Soto allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning during Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact The veteran lefty was getting ready to handle a save situation when Oneil Cruz added some insurance with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth. Soto has a 0.00 ERA and 6:2 K:BB through 3.1 innings to begin the season, while presumed closer Dennis Santana -- who worked a scoreless eighth against the bottom of the Reds' order to record his first hold of the year -- also has a 0.00 ERA in four innings, albeit with a less dominant 2:2 K:BB. Neither pitcher has a save yet in 2026, but the scales seem to be tipping in Soto's favor as the top high-leverage option in the Pirates' bullpen.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive to begin 2026 Soto walked one and struck out three across 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday against the Mets.

Impact Soto has appeared in each of Pittsburgh's first two games of the season and has racked up five strikeouts across 2.1 innings of work. He entered the game with two outs in the seventh inning and also worked around a leadoff walk to complete the eighth frame. Soto could figure into save chances this season, though Dennis Santana did follow him into the game in the ninth inning on Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Could see save chances Pirates manager Don Kelly indicated Monday that Soto is in the mix to see save opportunities this season, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Dennis Santana will enter the season as the favorite to see most of the save chances for Pittsburgh. However, Kelly noted that he could use Santana in leverage spots earlier in games at times, and the skipper also pointed out Soto's closing experience. The left-handed Soto has held lefty bats to a .211/.306/.294 batting line in his career, making him a candidate to see some save chances when the opposition has lefties due up in the ninth inning.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

David Bednar just gave Pirates fans bittersweet reminder at WBC It's easy to look at the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen and feel like something is missing. Dennis Santana is solid. Gregory Soto is one of the...

MARCH 16 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates may have 2 hidden bullpen weapons ready to break out in 2026 Much of the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen has been unsettled. The club has two solid back-end options in Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto, but...

MARCH 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Here's what Pirates still plan to add in an already active offseason The Pirates have done some major remodeling to their roster this winter via free agency (first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, reliever Gregory Soto)...

JANUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Pirates can finish an A-plus offseason grade with one more move after Ryan O'Hearn At some point this winter, it became OK — even fun — to say this out loud: the Pittsburgh Pirates are having a really good offseason. Gregor...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Gregory Soto Explains Decision To Sign With Pirates In Free Agency All-Star relief pitcher Gregory Soto explained why he opted to sign a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Pirates in free agency.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Soto's role in Pirates' bullpen? Doesn't matter: 'I'll be ready' Throughout his seven-year Major League career, Gregory Soto has shown he can pull off different looks. Sometimes, it’s a matter of appearanc...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Pirates may not be done adding to bullpen after Gregory Soto signing The Pittsburgh Pirates made a reliever their first official signing of the winter when they inked southpaw Gregory Soto to a one-year, $7.75...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Reliever Gregory Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract

Two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates' big trade acquisition has offseason training cut short after injury After watching Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Polanco sign with other teams, this hyped up Pirates' offseason has been quite disapointing. Gregory...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

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