The Baltimore Orioles are seemingly entering a complete sell at the trade deadline which is now just a week away. During a season that has been nothing short of nightmarish given what the expectations were headed into the year,

Gregory Soto is just the latest domino for an Orioles team expected to keep selling at the trade deadline. Here are five takeaways from the deal.

In a move that signifies a deeper teardown in Baltimore and a desire in Queens to backfill a roster still fighting for the National League East title, the New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles on Friday, July 25 in exchange for two minor league relief pitchers, according to multiple reports.