Michael Soroka
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Mar 7 2023Soroka (hamstring) could return to game action soon, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was considered to be in a battle with Ian Anderson for the fifth starter spot to begin spring, but as Bowman notes, that competition essentially stopped when he came into camp with a right hamstring strain. The talented right-hander has started throwing off the mound, however, and a return to spring action could be in the cards in the coming weeks. Soroka has not appeared in an MLB game since 2020, but does offer upside based on his success prior to his injuries.
Feb 21 2023Soroka (hamstring) said Tuesday that he is close to running again, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka entered spring training with a bit of left hamstring discomfort and has been eased along since his arrival, but the standing hope is that this will be a non-issue within a week or so. He's been playing catch in camp and can build up swiftly once he gets the go-ahead to incorporate leg-based workouts. The right-hander is aiming to claim a spot in Atlanta's season-opening starting rotation here in 2023 following a couple of completely lost years.
Feb 18 2023Soroka (hamstring) played catch Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has dealt with more than his fair share of injuries recently, missing the majority of the last three seasons due to a pair of Achilles tears as well as arm issues, including a sore elbow which shut him down early last September. His latest issue, a bout of hamstring tightness, doesn't seem likely to significantly hamper his preparation for Opening Day.
Feb 17 2023Soroka is being held out of throwing due to hamstring tightness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered the injury prior to camp and alerted the training staff to it when he arrived, and his shutdown is viewed as precautionary. Still, Soroka can't afford to miss much time as he competes for the final spot in Atlanta's rotation. The 25-year-old hasn't pitched since 2020 and has missed most of the last three seasons due to a pair of Achilles tears.
Feb 10 2023Soroka (elbow) will not play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic as he focuses on competing for the fifth spot in the Braves' rotation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka hasn't made a major-league appearance since 2020 due to a pair of Achilles tears and more recently some elbow soreness. He's coming into spring training without any physical limitations but has, understandably, opted to remain in Braves' camp rather than pitch in the WBC. Soroka's main competition for the No. 5 spot in Atlanta's rotation is Ian Anderson.
Jan 21 2023Soroka (elbow) is on the same schedule as the rest of Atlanta's pitchers as he ramps up for camp, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka is just 25 years old and owns a 2.86 ERA in 37 career major-league starts, but the last of those came back in 2020. He tore his Achilles tendon early that season and then tore it again a year later. He made it back on the mound for six minor-league starts late last season before being shut down with elbow soreness. Neither his Achilles nor his elbow seem to be a problem at the moment, however, so he'll be positioned as well as possible to stake a claim for a rotation spot this spring.
Nov 18 2022Soroka (elbow) signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with Atlanta on Friday, avoiding arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has endured a number of injury setbacks in his career, most notably a pair of surgeries on his Achilles' tendon. Shortly after his return from the injured list last year, Soroka came down with elbow soreness, but it would seem Atlanta is confident the right-hander will be able to contribute to the major-league team in 2023.
Sep 22 2022Soroka was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday due to elbow soreness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka spent most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury and was sent to Gwinnett after being reinstated from the injured list at the beginning of September. He posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 13 innings over three starts following his activation but will now miss the remainder of the season. However, the right-hander isn't believed to be dealing with any structural damage, so it's possible that he's ready for the start of spring training in 2023.
Sep 1 2022Soroka (Achilles) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old made his last rehab start with Gwinnett on Aug. 27 and gave up four runs over 4.2 innings while throwing 75 pitches, and he'll remain with the affiliate now that he's been fully cleared. Soroka figures to make his season debut for Atlanta at some point down the stretch, but for now he'll stick at Triple-A.
Aug 30 2022Soroka (Achilles) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka threw 75 pitches in his last rehab start, but he was not particularly sharp, so he will throw at least once more for Gwinnett. If all goes well Friday, his next start could come with Atlanta.
Aug 24 2022Soroka (Achilles) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka threw 58 pitches over 3.1 frames in his previous outing with Gwinnett last weekend, and he should continue building up his workload. The 25-year-old could require one additional rehab start after Saturday and lines up for a return from the injured list in early September.
Aug 21 2022Soroka (Achilles) recorded no strikeouts and scattered six hits and one walk over 3.1 inning while allowing two earned runs Sunday in his rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka wasn't nearly as sharp Sunday as he was in his first rehab start Tuesday at High-A Rome, with whom he struck out eight over four scoreless innings. That said, the right-hander escaped the outing at Gwinnett without any setbacks, doing so while building up to 58 pitches (39 strikes). Soroka will likely make at least one or two more rehab starts in the upper levels of the minors before potentially returning from the 60-day injured list in the first week of September and taking back a spot in the Atlanta rotation.
Aug 18 2022Soroka (Achilles) will continue his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old began the rehab stint Tuesday with High-A Rome and threw 45 pitches over four scoreless innings, and he'll move up to Triple-A for his next outing. Soroka hasn't pitched in the majors since 2020 and is likely to require a couple more rehab starts after Sunday before potentially being activated by Atlanta in early September.
Aug 17 2022Soroka (Achilles) struck out eight while allowing one hit and no walks over four scoreless frames Tuesday in his first rehab start for High-A Rome. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first regular-season appearance at any level since Aug. 3, 2020 after an extended recovery from two surgeries to address ruptures of his right Achilles' tendon, Soroka looked about as good as Atlanta could have hoped. The 25-year-old retired the first 11 batters he faced and pumped in 35 of his 45 pitches for strikes, with his workload suggesting that Atlanta intends to bring him back as a rotation option once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 2019 All-Star is expected to require at least two or three more rehab starts to get fully stretched out, so Atlanta likely won't plan on activating him until the active roster expands to 28 men after Sept. 1.
Aug 14 2022Soroka (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A Rome on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka resumed facing hitters in early July, but his recovery process was slowed when he was hit in the knee by a comebacker while pitching in live batting practice. The right-hander will likely require a fairly lengthy rehab assignment and isn't expected to rejoin the major-league club until at least September.
Aug 4 2022Manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Soroka (Achilles) is expected to pitch in simulated games soon, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was facing hitters in early July, but his recovery process slowed when he was hit in the knee by a comebacker while throwing live batting practice. The right-hander isn't expected to return from the injured list until at least September, and a timetable for him to begin a rehab assignment will likely be discussed once he's pitched in simulated games.
Jul 22 2022Soroka (Achilles/knee) is an unlikely option to return until at least September, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has yet to begin a rehab assignment as he continues a lengthy recovery process that last saw him pitch in a big-league game August 2020, and Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday that he doesn't start factoring a player's return into his roster plans until they get deeper into their assignments. That suggests Soroka won't be back until at least September, as he will certainly need a significant rehab assignment following multiple Achilles tendon tears.
Jul 12 2022Soroka (Achilles/knee) threw a bullpen session Monday with no apparent issues, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's rehab from Achilles surgery has been stalled over the past week after he was struck in the knee by a comebacker during live batting practice, so it's a good sign he's back on the mound. Soroka will likely need to return to throwing live BP before being cleared for a rehab assignment, which will be lengthy given he hasn't seen MLB action since 2020.
Jul 7 2022Soroka (Achilles) was hit in the knee by a comebacker while pitching in live batting practice a few days ago and doesn't yet have a target date for beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka, who is working back from his second surgery in less than two years to repair a torn right Achilles' tendon, isn't dealing with any structural damage to his knee and is merely dealing with a bruise, leaving Atlanta optimistic that his rehab program won't have to be slowed down too long. According to Toscano, Atlanta is preparing for Soroka to return from the 60-day injured list as a starting pitcher, so whenever his minor-league assignment begins, he'll likely need most of the 30-day rehab window to get fully ramped up. Back in May, Soroka said that he and the organization are hoping to keep his innings within the 60-to-100 range in 2022, so his workload shouldn't be much of a concern since he's still realistically at least a month away from making his season debut for the big club.
Jul 5 2022Soroka (Achilles) continues throwing at Atlanta's spring training complex, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not exactly clear where Soroka stands in his recovery, but he has been throwing for more than a month, and manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday that he is encouraged by what he has seen. Soroka is not ready for a rehab assignment as of yet, but it seems possible he could be soon.
May 28 2022Soroka (Achilles) will join Atlanta's spring training facility in Florida to continue his rehab and will face live hitters at the team complex before eventually beginning a rehab assignment, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has been sidelined by a sequence of Achilles issues since August of 2020, and it looks as though his absence will last roughly two years before he finally returns to the big leagues. He's making encouraging progress, though it's unclear exactly when he'd be ready to begin his rehab assignment.
May 6 2022Soroka (Achilles) hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery process and has been doing some mound work recently, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka hasn't appeared in a game since August of 2020 due to an Achilles. His most recent surgery was in early July of 2021, and it's encouraging that he's now able to throw off a mound. The team is hopeful that the right-hander will be able to return to game action around the All-Star break, but he'll need to build up before the team is able to pinpoint a return date.
Mar 17 2022Soroka (Achilles) signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with Atlanta on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, but he'll land a one-year deal with the club to avoid arbitration ahead of the 2022 campaign. The right-hander hasn't appeared in any games since August of 2020 but is hopeful that he'll be able to return to game action at some point during the second half of the 2022 season. Soroka has been cleared to resume running and throwing, but he hasn't yet resumed mound work.
Mar 16 2022Atlanta placed Soroka (Achilles) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka's move to the 60-day IL clears a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Eddie Rosario, whom Atlanta re-signed Wednesday to a two-year, $18 million deal. Though Atlanta hasn't provided a definitive recovery timeline for Soroka's return after he underwent his second surgery in as many seasons last June to repair a torn right Achilles' tendon, he was never expected to be ready to go for the start of the upcoming season. To that end, Atlanta's decision to officially rule him out for the next two months comes as little surprise, but Soroka said Wednesday that he's optimistic he'll be ready to pitch at some point during the second half of the season, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Soroka has since been cleared to resume running and throwing, but he has yet to get back on the mound.
Jul 10 2021Soroka underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon this week that Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said was successful, McClain Baxley of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander first tore the tendon last August, but his initial rehab process went far from smoothly as he dealt with a sore shoulder before needing a cleanup procedure on the tendon in mid-May and then tearing it again June 24. Having undergone three surgeries on his Achilles in less than a year, it's impossible to predict what the timeline for Soroka's recovery will be, both because of the risk of further issues and the fact that the team will be extra-cautious with him.
Jun 26 2021Soroka suffered a complete re-tear of his Achilles tendon Thursday and will require season-ending surgery. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka felt a pop in his right Achilles while walking to the clubhouse Thursday, and an MRI revealed that he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season. The right-hander also underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon in late May, but he fully healed recently and had resumed throwing exercises. A timetable for Soroka's return will be established after he undergoes his surgery next week, but he could be sidelined until July of 2022, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Jun 18 2021Soroka is still wearing a protective boot following a second procedure on his Achilles tendon in late May, but he has resumed throwing exercises and the tendon itself is fully healed, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The issue that caused him to undergo a second exploratory surgery turned out to be his body rejecting the sutures from the first procedure and didn't directly involve the Achilles tendon itself, which explains why Atlanta has become more optimistic about Soroka's chances of pitching this season. The right-hander hasn't put any kind of timetable on his recovery, which is understandable given his prior setbacks, but the boot should be removed next week and when he gets back on a mound will be determined by how quickly he can strengthen his calf. Soroka might yet play a part in Atlanta's push for a playoff spot down the stretch.
Jun 14 2021GM Alex Anthopoulos said the team is "optimistic" Soroka (Achilles) could be activated from the injured list by late August, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was seemingly ruled out for the season by manager Brian Snitker during a television appearance in late May, but those comments were quickly walked back, and the organization is now publicly expressing optimism about the right-hander's outlook for later in 2021. However, until Soroka resumes throwing, especially off a mound, it's worth maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism as he recovers from a second procedure on his Achilles in mid-May.
May 28 2021Soroka (Achilles) will be reevaluated in two weeks and hasn't officially been ruled out for the year, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brian Snitker said on MLB Network's High Heat on Friday that Soroka was done for the year following a second Achilles procedure, but further reports indicate that he might have spoken prematurely. It's difficult to have any optimism in the Canadian righty's return this year given that his own manager appears confident that he won't be able to do so, but the official word on the matter might not come out until mid-June.
May 18 2021Soroka will be reevaluated in 2-to-4 weeks after undergoing a "cleanout" procedure on his Achilles tendon Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. "I guess everything went well, but it'll be [up to] a month before they know if everything takes and how he'll be," manager Brian Snitker said Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Until the right-hander gets reevaluated and is deemed to be back on track in his recovery, there will be no clear timetable for his return to the Atlanta rotation. The best-case scenario for Soroka at this point would likely have him back on the roster following the All-Star break, but if he has any further setbacks, he could wind up losing the entire campaign.
May 12 2021Soroka is scheduled to undergo an exploratory procedure on his inflamed right Achilles' next week after he experienced renewed discomfort during his recent workouts, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka will head to Green Bay, Wis. to have the procedure, presumably under the supervision of renowned foot/ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. Since Soroka's impending surgery is an exploratory one rather than one designed to repair his tendon, he can't be ruled out for the season, but the news is still undoubtedly a negative development. Expect a clearer recovery timeline for Soroka's return to emerge once surgery is completed, but at the very least, he'll likely remain shut down for at least a few weeks before he restarts a throwing program.
Apr 30 2021Soroka (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old isn't expected to debut until at least mid-June after being shut down with the shoulder issue in early April, so the move to the long-term injured list won't affect his recovery timeline since the 60-day timeframe is backdated to the start of the season. Soroka resumed throwing earlier this week and will need to go through a full buildup program before progressing to game action.
Apr 29 2021Soroka (shoulder) was cleared to resume throwing Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was nearly ready to return from Achilles surgery when he was shut down with a shoulder issue in early April. He's now ready to start playing catch again, but he'll essentially have to go through an entire spring training buildup program before returning to game action. He's unlikely to pitch in a major-league game until the second half of June.
Apr 27 2021Soroka (shoulder) isn't expected to return from the injured list until June, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just as he appeared to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the ruptured Achilles' tendon he sustained last summer, Soroka had his throwing program shut down earlier this month after he experienced shoulder discomfort. Soroka should resume playing catch in the near future since a recent MRI cleared him of any structural damage to his shoulder, but he'll essentially still need to complete a spring-training throwing progression all over again following his shutdown. Since Soroka is still more than a month away from making his debut, he might be tough to justify holding in leagues with limited reserve and IL spots.
Apr 23 2021Contrary to previous reports, Soroka (shoulder) has not yet resumed throwing, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka is past the end of the two weeks he was expected to be shut down for after suffering a shoulder setback in early April. It was reported earlier in the day Friday that he'd resumed light throwing, but that's in fact not the case. He remains without a timetable for his return.
Apr 22 2021Soroka (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing, although Atlanta manager Brian Snitker believes he might be able to toss a ball soon, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's recovery from Achilles surgery got derailed by shoulder soreness at the alternate training site soon after the season began, and given that he's been shut down for over two weeks, Soroka will need a full build-up period before he's ready to join the rotation. Atlanta's pitching depth is being tested with Max Fried (hamstring) and Drew Smyly (forearm) also currently on the IL, but the team won't rush Soroka back onto the mound.
Apr 14 2021Soroka (shoulder) has not begun throwing and does not have a timetable for his return, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is rehabbing his shoulder injury but has not advanced to the point where a throwing program is imminent. Soroka is likely fully recovered from his Achilles surgery at this point, but he has not been able to build up at all due to the combination of both injuries.
Apr 7 2021Soroka (Achilles) felt right shoulder discomfort while pitching at Atlanta's alternate site Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. There is no structural damage, but Soroka will be shut down for two weeks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: General manager Alex Anthopolous suggested last month that Soroka could return to the rotation by mid-April, but in light of this setback, that's out the window. All bets are off as far as a possible return date goes; Soroka will need time for the inflammation in his shoulder to calm down before he can ramp back up. He had been working his way back from a torn Achilles' tendon.
Mar 31 2021Atlanta placed Soroka (Achilles) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction was fully anticipated, as Soroka isn't expected to be ready to make his 2021 debut until late April while he nears the finish line in his recovery from the surgery he required last August to repair a ruptured right Achilles' tendon. At this stage, Soroka looks to be more focused on building up his arm for starting duty rather than strengthening the Achilles. After covered two innings in his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday, Soroka is expected to gradually increase his pitch count in 2-to-3 more simulated games at Atlanta's alternate site before receiving the green light to make his 2021 debut.
Mar 29 2021Soroka (Achilles) will throw an inning or two in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Boston, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has made slow but steady progress as he works his way back from Achilles surgery. He's seemingly avoided setbacks, but the team has been careful not to rush him. The fact that he's about to pitch in game action represents a significant step in his recovery process, though his expected return date remains unclear. The most optimistic timeline provided by the team would see him rejoin the rotation by mid-April, though a late April or early May return wouldn't be a surprise.
Mar 25 2021Soroka (Achilles) threw another simulated game Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has been building up carefully as he works his way back from Achilles surgery. His return timeline still isn't entirely clear, but it's possible he returns before the end of April.
Mar 20 2021Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos suggested Friday that Soroka (Achilles) could rejoin the rotation by mid-April, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Speaking during the broadcast of Friday's Grapefruit League contest, Anthopoulos noted that Soroka looked good covering first base during his simulated game earlier in the day, and his ability to play defense without issue is one of the final hurdles in his recovery from Achilles surgery. Manager Brian Snitker later indicated that the right-hander hadn't yet hit and run from the batter's box. A late April or early May return to action still seems likely for Soroka, but the team is open to the idea of bringing him back sooner if he proves he's ready.
Mar 19 2021Soroka (Achilles) will throw a simulated game Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka continues to build up carefully as he makes his way back from a torn Achilles tendon. His expected return date remains unclear, but given where he is in his recovery, a return in late April or early May seems likely.
Mar 18 2021Soroka (Achilles) continues to "check all the boxes" in his recovery, per Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, but the team has yet to decide whether he'll make a Grapefruit League appearance this spring, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is being brought along slowly after undergoing surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon last August, as the Braves don't want to take any chances with a player expected to be one of their rotation pillars for many years to come. No timetable has been revealed for when the club expects Soroka to join the rotation, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss the first month of the regular season.
Mar 13 2021Soroka (Achilles) will throw in a simulated game Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka threw two innings during a simulated game this past Sunday, and he'll have another throwing session less than a week later. The right-hander has progressed well in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, but Atlanta still hasn't provided a timetable for his return.
Mar 7 2021Soroka (Achilles) pitched two innings during a simulated game Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka had been taking part in fielding drills to begin spring training while working his way back from a torn Achilles tendon, but he progressed in his recovery Sunday. An official said that the right-hander looked "very good" during his outing, especially for a pitcher who hasn't appeared in a game in seven months. His velocity was slightly below his average speed, but the official said that the below-average velocity was to be expected at this point in his recovery. Soroka still doesn't have a timetable to return to the starting rotation, but he's made good progress in his recovery so far.
Feb 28 2021Soroka (Achilles) has been taking part in fielding drills in camp without any issues, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "I think he's right on time with everything [the trainers] are putting him through and where they think he should be," Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday. "I know they've put him through a lot of drills on the mound with comebackers and [fielding] bunts. There hasn't been any setbacks, and he is checking all their boxes." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's availability for Opening Day remains in question, but so far Soroka has passed every test as he completes his recovery from last year's torn Achilles tendon. Expect the team to be cautious with the 23-year-old no matter how he looks throughout camp, however. Soroka's forte is generating weak contact, not striking hitters out, so Atlanta won't want to take any risks when it comes to re-injuring himself while fielding his position.
Feb 24 2021Soroka (Achilles) is on his usual schedule for side sessions to begin spring training, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Per manager Brian Snitker, the right-hander is "doing fine." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's still not clear yet whether Soroka will be ready for Opening Day, and Atlanta isn't going to rush his recovery from last year's Achilles surgery, but so far the 23-year-old's progress has been smooth. The next step for Soroka will be to pitch off a mound, potentially followed by some Grapefruit League action.
Feb 18 2021Soroka is making good progress in his recovering from Achilles surgery but isn't a lock to be ready for Opening Day, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was shut down with an Achilles tear after just three starts last season and underwent surgery in August. Atlanta is primarily concerned at the moment with his ability to cover first base and run out of the box as a hitter. While he hasn't had any setbacks, the team is likely more concerned with the 23-year-old's long-term future than it is with maximizing his number of starts this season. His expected return date should become clearer as camp progresses.
Feb 13 2021Soroka (Achilles) defeated the Braves in arbitration Saturday and will make $2.8 million this season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta had filed for just $2.1 million. Soroka's case was presumably based on his strong showing prior to last season, as an Achilles tear ended his 2020 campaign after just three starts. He underwent surgery in August, and while he's been able to throw off flat ground for several months, it's not yet guaranteed that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list to start the year. His status should become clearer once he arrives at camp.
Nov 13 2020Soroka (Achilles) has been throwing off flat ground, Arash Madani of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka tore his Achilles in early August and eventually underwent surgery. The fact that he's already throwing in some capacity is certainly a good sign, though he has a long wait to go before he's up to full speed. Whether he's at that point by Opening Day remains to be seen.
Oct 20 2020Soroka (Achilles) is expected to be ready to throw by the time spring training begins, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka pitched just three times this season before tearing his Achilles tendon, an injury that required surgery. He's hoping to be ready to go by Opening Day, though the Braves will be cautious with the 23-year-old and will be willing to have him miss a start or two in the interests of his long-term health.
Aug 27 2020Soroka (Achilles) thinks he could be ready to pitch by Opening Day next season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander noted that Adam Wainwright was able to return and pitch in the playoffs roughly five months after surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon back in 2015, but Wainwright's injury was to his landing leg and not the leg he pushes off with, which presents an extra wrinkle in Soroka's recovery. The 23-year-old also said he plans to use his rehab period to make some mechanical tweaks to his delivery. He'll be in a cast or boot for four months post-surgery, so he likely won't have a clear timetable for his return to the mound until that gets removed, but Soroka would still have about three more months after that to get into shape for the projected start of spring training in 2021.
Aug 8 2020Soroka underwent successful surgery on his torn right Achilles tendon Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka had to be helped off the field after suffering the injury in his third start of the season against the Mets on Monday. He'll be out for the remainder of the season, and his readiness for Opening Day next year could be in doubt as well.
Aug 4 2020Soroka (Achilles) was placed on the 45-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was an expected one after the young righty was ruled out for the season with a torn right Achilles tendon Monday. He's expected to undergo surgery within the next week. Chad Sobotka and Huascar Ynoa were recalled by the Braves, though both have been exclusively relievers at the big-league level, so it remains unclear who will take his spot in the rotation.
Aug 3 2020Soroka suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in Monday's game against the Mets and will miss the rest of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the worst-case scenario, but it seemed likely given the fact that Soroka couldn't walk off the field under his own power. He suffered the injury while bouncing off the mound to field a groundball. In 2015, Adam Wainwright missed five months with a torn Achilles while Jason Grilli missed nine. Zach Britton missed almost seven months in 2018 after undergoing the procedure. Ian Anderson and Tucker Davidson are options to be promoted from the Braves' alternate training site to take Soroka's spot in the rotation.
Jul 29 2020Soroka did not factor in the decision in Wednesday's matchup against the Rays, tossing 5.1 innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka wasn't quite as effective as in his Opening Day start, but he exited the game with a chance to win after tossing 82 pitches -- 49 for strikes -- in 5.1 frames. The right-hander breezed through four scoreless innings before allowing an unearned run in the fifth inning and putting the first two runners on base in the sixth, both of whom came around to score after Soroka's departure. Soroka's next scheduled start will come at home Monday against the Mets.
Jul 24 2020Soroka tossed six scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Mets but didn't factor into the decision. He allowed four hits and no walks while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka served as the youngest Opening Day starter in franchise history Friday, and he rose to the occasion by stifling the Mets' offense as he picked up a quality start. However, the Braves' bats were quieted by Jacob deGrom, so Soroka had to settle for a no-decision. The 22-year-old posted a 2.68 ERA and 142:41 K:BB over 174.2 innings with the Braves last season. His next start should come at home Wednesday against the Rays.
Jul 14 2020Soroka will be the Braves' starter for their Opening Day contest against the Mets on July 24. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka was dominant for the Braves last season, recording a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 29 starts, and he'll now serve as the team's youngest Opening Day starter in franchise history. The team said in late June that it will be cautious with its starters to begin the season, so the 22-year-old may not see the innings counts that he's been used to in the past. However, manager Brian Snitker's announcement Tuesday signals the confidence that the Braves have in Soroka heading into the season.
Jul 4 2020Soroka threw a live batting practice session Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team will begin intrasquad scrimmages next week, but until then sessions like this will have to make do for the pitching staff. Soroka is likely to be among the Atlanta arms on limited pitch counts to begin the season, but his control and ability to generate weak contact could allow him to last five innings and qualify for wins even if he isn't ready for a full workload.
Jun 24 2020General manager Alex Anthopolous said Wednesday that the Braves will be cautious with their starters, limiting them to 2-4 innings their first couple times through the rotation, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chance are, this will be a common refrain from GMs in the weeks to come. Anthopolous is just the first to say publicly that the team's starters will be limited the first couple times out. With rosters expanded to 30 players early on, there will be plenty of depth, allowing clubs to play it safe with their top arms. Again, most teams will likely end up playing it this way, so this should not hurt Soroka's draft stock too much.
May 16 2020Soroka, Mike Foltynewicz and Sean Newcomb were all able to pitch against live hitters this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In an interview with Foltynewicz, the right-hander indicated the trio has been getting together regularly to play catch and keep arms loose at a high school near the players' homes in the Atlanta area, but Tuesday they were joined by Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies and Charlie Culberson. Each pitcher tossed three simulated innings of about 15 pitches against his teammates, a step up in intensity from the twice-a-week bullpens each has been throwing. Foltynewicz estimated he and the other pitchers in the group are 75-80 percent stretched out and would need about two weeks of a second training camp to be ready for the regular season, whenever it might begin, which puts Soroka in good position to build on what has been an impressive start to the 22-year-old's career.
Mar 11 2020Soroka allowed one hit and three walks over four scoreless innings in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Astros. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young right-hander hasn't quite been in midseason form this spring -- he has a 7:5 K:BB through 8.2 innings -- but Soroka continues to get stretched out and remains on pace to handle the Opening Day assignment for Atlanta.
Feb 29 2020Soroka tossed two scoreless innings Friday in his Grapefruit League debut, allowing three hits and striking out three, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing a Yankees split-squad lineup containing regulars like DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres and Gio Urshela, Soroka didn't give up any hard contact and needed only 20 pitches (16 strikes) to complete his afternoon. After having his spring debut slightly delayed due to some tightness in his right adductor, the 22-year-old looked healthy and focused, and he remains on track to get the Opening Day nod for Atlanta.
Feb 28 2020Soroka (groin) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Friday's split-squad matchup with the Yankees, according to 680 The Fan Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka's spring debut was pushed back a few days because of his injury, but as long as he makes it through Friday's outing without issue he will be on track to be ready by Opening Day.
Feb 26 2020Soroka (groin) will start Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka is on track to make his spring debut Friday against the Yankees after a sore groin kept him from toeing the rubber as scheduled last weekend. The right-hander should be in the mix for Atlanta's Opening Day assignment after posting a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 29 starts (174.2 innings) in 2019.
Feb 24 2020Soroka (groin) tossed an inning of live batting practice Monday and noted afterward that he felt good during the workout, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore groin prevented Soroka from toeing the rubber over the weekend as Atlanta opened its Grapefruit League schedule, but the right-hander looks like he'll be ready to make his spring debut later this week. Soroka could be in the mix for Atlanta's Opening Day assignment after posting a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 174.2 innings during his age-21 campaign in 2019.
Feb 23 2020Soroka tweaked his groin and will have his spring debut pushed back to later this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander apparently suffered the injury a couple days ago while throwing live batting practice. The fact the Braves are only pushing back Soroka by a few days rather than shutting him down indicates the injury is a minor concern, but it's worth keeping an eye on his status until he's fully cleared of the issue.
Oct 2 2019Soroka will start the third game of the NLDS on Sunday in St. Louis, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Oct 2 2019Soroka will start the third game of the NLDS on Sunday in St. Louis, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka finished with a 2.68 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in his excellent rookie campaign. He'll follow Dallas Keuchel and Mike Foltynewicz in the Braves' rotation.
Sep 29 2019Soroka allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out seven batters in the loss to the Mets. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three runs allowed by Soroka came in the first inning, including a two-run shot by J.D. Davis. The 22-year-old may have been in the conversation for NL Rookie of the Year if not for Pete Alonso's season-long slugfest. He finishes the season with a stellar 2.68 ERA and 142:41 K:BB across 174.2 innings.
Sep 24 2019Soroka's next start has been pushed back to Sunday against the Mets, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was going to be capped at 65-to-70 pitches if he stayed on turn to start Wednesday, but that plan has been scratched. Soroka will now be able to start Game 3 of the NLDS on two extra day's rest. Josh Tomlin gets a spot start Wednesday against the Royals.
Sep 21 2019Soroka is likely to be limited to four or five innings and will have a pitch count in his next start Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka has thrown nearly 180 innings, tripling the mark he posted in 2018. Now that the Braves have clinched the NL East it's not particularly surprising that the team will limit their promising 22-year-old starter to close the regular season.
Sep 19 2019Soroka (13-4) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five across five innings Thursday to earn the win against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Soroka cruised through the first four innings of his outing, allowing only two hits. He was hit around a bit in the fifth frame, however, as he allowed a triple, double and single consecutively, accounting for both of his earned runs. It was still a positive outing overall for Soroka, who has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight of his 13 starts since the All-Star break. As a result, he's maintained a stellar 2.60 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 169.2 innings this season despite striking out just 135 batters. He's currently projected to make his final start of the regular season on Wednesday at Kansas City.
Sep 13 2019Soroka (12-4) threw six shutout innings while allowing one hit with three walks and four strikeouts to earn a victory against the Nationals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his best outing in more than a month when he threw seven shutout frames against the Marlins on Aug. 10. The three walks was more than normal for him, but he still only permitted four baserunners. Soroka dropped his ERA to 2.57 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 164.2 innings this season. Soroka will start again Thursday at home against the Phillies.
Sep 8 2019Soroka (11-4) gave up four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven in six innings Sunday against the Nationals. He took the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to September, Soroka had not allowed more than one home run in an outing in 24 starts. However, he gave up two home runs in his first start of the month and a career-worst three long balls in this outing. On the flip side, he has also upped his strikeout rate over these last two starts (13 strikeouts in 11 innings), so it hasn't all been bad. He will face this same Nationals team again Friday in Washington.
Sep 2 2019Soroka (11-3) allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts across five innings while earning a victory against the Blue Jays on Monday.
Aug 27 2019Soroka (10-3) allowed two earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out one across six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Aug 22 2019Soroka allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five across seven innings Thursday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.
Aug 16 2019Soroka didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.2 innings while striking out four.
Aug 12 2019Soroka could have his workload reduced down the stretch, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Aug 10 2019Soroka gave up three hits and one walk over seven shutout frames during Saturday's 7-6 loss at Miami. He had six strikeouts but didn't factor in the decision.
Aug 5 2019Soroka threw seven innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Monday, giving up three earned runs on six hits, striking out three and walking one as the Braves
Jul 31 2019Soroka allowed one run on three hits with three walks and three strikeouts across seven innings during a no-decision against the Nationals on Wednesday.
Jul 26 2019Soroka allowed one run on eight hits and a walk while striking out five over 4.2 innings Friday night against the Phillies. He didn't factor into the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Soroka (10-2) took the loss Saturday as the Nats topped Atlanta 5-3, giving up four runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Soroka (10-1) earned the win versus San Diego on Sunday, hurling seven scoreless innings and allowing six hits and one walk while striking out nine.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Soroka did not factor into the decision against the Phillies on Thursday, tossing 4.2 innings and giving up four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Soroka (forearm) is listed as the Braves' probable pitcher<\/a> for Friday's game against the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Soroka (9-1) picked up the win in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits over 6.1 innings while striking out four.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Soroka (forearm) is expected to start Friday against the Mets, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Soroka (forearm) felt lingering tightness after playing catch Tuesday, so the Braves don't yet know if he'll start against the Mets over the weekend, Mark Bowman of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Soroka (forearm) will begin throwing again Tuesday, after which Atlanta will make a determination whether he'll be ready for his next scheduled start Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"You feel good about it and all of that, but until he launches a ball, we're not going to know for sure,\" manager Brian Snitker said Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019X-rays on Soroka's forearm came back negative, 680 The Fan Atlanta<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Soroka was removed<\/a> from Sunday's game against the Nationals after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Soroka (8-1) allowed three runs on six hits with two strikeouts and one walk across six innings while earning a victory against the Mets on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Soroka didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Pirates, giving up five runs on 10 hits and a walk over five innings while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Soroka (7-1) picked up the win after allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over eight innings Friday night against the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Soroka (6-1) earned the win Saturday versus the Tigers by allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out five and walked none.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Soroka allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over six innings during Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Soroka (5-1) fired eight innings Monday, allowing a run on two hits while taking the win over the Giants. He yielded a homer and struck out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Soroka (4-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Cardinals, giving up three hits and three walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Soroka didn't factor into the decision against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, giving up one earned run on four hits over six innings, striking out four and walking three as the Braves fell 3-2 in 10 innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Braves manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Soroka (shoulder) is at least a couple weeks away from beginning a throwing program, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The Braves' decision to place Soroka on the 60-day disabled list in late June shortly after he was diagnosed with shoulder fatigue already made it likely that he would be unavailable until September, so it's not especially surprising that the rookie hasn't resumed throwing yet. Because Soroka would need about a month to build up his arm once he begins throwing again in order to get conditioned for a starting workload, the Braves may prefer to bring him back as a reliever in September. The injury coupled with his uncertain role when he returns doesn't make Soroka an appealing pitcher to stash in single-season formats, but he'll retain plenty of appeal in keeper or dynasty settings due to his frontline upside as a starter.
Jul 11 2018Manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Soroka (shoulder) may not return until September, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Soroka has been on the 60-day disabled list since June 22 due to right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander also complained of arm fatigue and hasn't resumed throwing since being placed on the shelf. Look for an update on his status near the end of July, when there should be a better determination on his eventual return date.
Jun 27 2018Soroka (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday.Though the Braves had yet to announce a timeframe for Soroka's return following his placement on the DL this past weekend, it comes as a slight surprise that the right-hander will be forced to miss an lengthy period of time after receiving clean results after Friday's MRI. The 20-year-old complained of shoulder fatigue and a lack of arm speed during his previous outing versus the Blue Jays last Tuesday, which was a concerning development considering he just spent a month on the disabled list beginning in the middle of May. If his shoulder responds positively over the coming weeks, Soroka should be able to build his arm back up to speed by mid-August, when he will be eligible to return from the shelf. In a corresponding move, Wes Parsons joined the Braves 40-man roster prior to Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Jun 22 2018The Braves placed Soroka on the 10-day disabled list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.Soroka made his return from the disabled list June 13, but struggled through 4.2 innings Tuesday and is apparently still dealing with the inflammation that sidelined him for a month. The severity of the injury remains unclear at this point, and the Braves could simply be using an otherwise minor issue as an excuse to limit the youngster's workload this season, but the 20-year-old will be eligible to return for next Saturday's game at St. Louis.
Jun 22 2018Soroka's MRI result revealed no tears or structural damage, but he admitted to feeling fatigue in his shoulder and a lack of arm speed against Toronto on Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Soroka was placed on the disabled list retroactive to Wednesday due to right rotator-cuff inflammation. There still has yet to be any sort of timetable announced for the 20-year-old's return to the mound, though it's unlikely he will need an extended period of time on the shelf after receiving good news from Friday's tests. In his absence, Brandon McCarthy has rejoined the Braves' rotation and will pitch Sunday while Mike Foltynewicz is set to return from the DL (triceps) on Monday.
Jun 19 2018Soroka allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two but did not factor into the decision.Soroka received plenty of run support from his offense Tuesday but wasn't able to work deep enough into the contest to qualify for the win. The rookie allowed an incredible six doubles over his 4.2 innings of work, tying the Blue Jays' Marco Estrada for the most doubles surrendered in a single game this season. The 20-year-old has been a bit of a mixed bag this season, allowing one or fewer runs in three of his five starts, but surrendering a combined eight runs over 8.2 innings in his two poor outings. He'll look to bounce back Monday against the Reds.
Jun 13 2018Soroka (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Mets.The right-hander rejoins the Braves after spending about a month on the DL while recovering from a bout of shoulder inflammation. Soroka looked strong in his two rehab starts with Low-A Rome prior to being activated and shouldn't face a limited pitch count as he rejoins the Atlanta rotation. With Soroka back in the fold, Anibal Sanchez will presumably transition to a long-relief role, while the Braves designated Luke Jackson for assignment to make room for the rookie.
Jun 13 2018Soroka (2-1) picked up the win Wednesday against the Mets, allowing just one hit and one walk across 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out four.Soroka was brilliant in his first start since May 12, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning and outdueling Jacob deGrom en route to his second win of the season. Despite throwing just 74 pitches -- 44 of which were strikes -- in his return to action, the strong outing should ease any worries that the bout of shoulder inflammation that kept Soroka on the shelf for close to a month would linger. The 20-year-old now owns an solid 2.57 ERA 19:5 K:BB through his first four big-league starts. He should be afforded a longer leash his next time out, which will come against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Jun 9 2018Soroka (shoulder) will return from the disabled list to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Soroka has made two minor-league rehab starts, tossing 4.1 innings (73 pitches) for Triple-A Gwinnett last Wednesday. The 20-year-old was expected to make an additional rehab start for Gwinnett, but will instead have a pitch limit of 85-to-90 in his return to the big leagues Wednesday.
Jun 7 2018Soroka (shoulder) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over 4.1 innings while striking out seven for Triple-A Gwinnett in Wednesday's loss to Lehigh Valley.The right-hander threw 52 of 73 pitches for strikes in his second rehab outing, but despite his workload and success the Braves are in no hurry to rush him back to the majors and are likely to give him one more minor-league start to get fully stretched out. Soroka posted a 3.68 ERA and 15:4 K:BB through 14.2 innings in his first three big-league starts before the shoulder woes arose.
Jun 4 2018Soroka (shoulder) is expected to make two more minor-league rehab starts and isn't on track to return from the 10-day disabled list until June 16 at the earliest, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Soroka, who was placed on the DL after experiencing right shoulder inflammation following his May 12 start against the Marlins, completed his first rehab outing Friday, tossing 45 pitches in 3.2 perfect innings. Despite that stellar showing, Soroka will still need to build up his stamina in the minors a little more before the Braves are comfortable slotting him back into the big-league rotation. Soroka is scheduled to move his assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday for his second rehab start, with the 20-year-old likely to throw around 60 pitches in the appearance.
Jun 2 2018Soroka (shoulder) struck out three over 3.2 perfect innings for Low-A Rome in his rehab start Friday.The right-hander threw 28 of 45 pitches for strikes and completely overmatched Sally League hitters who would normally be a peer group for a 20-year-old pitcher. Soroka still doesn't have a target date for his return from the disabled list, but given his workload Friday, the Braves could give him one more rehab start before having him rejoin the big-league rotation -- which would put him on track to begin a homestand against the Mets on June 12.
May 29 2018Soroka (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start with Low-A Rome on Friday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Soroka came through a bullpen session earlier in the week with no issues, clearing the way for him to return to game action. It's unclear if the youngster will need another rehab start beyond Friday, but that will likely depend on how he feels after his first outing. Soroka, who hasn't pitched since May 12 due to a right shoulder strain, should immediately slot back into the Braves' rotation once healthy.
May 27 2018Soroka (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday or Monday and will make a minor-league rehab start later this week, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Soroka hasn't pitched since May 12 due to a right shoulder strain, but it appears that he'll be able to wrap up his DL stint soon and rejoin the Braves' rotation. Barring any setbacks, Soroka is on schedule to be activated from the disabled list during the first week of June if he requires just one rehab appearance.
May 26 2018Soroka (shoulder) is expected to make a minor-league rehab start before returning to the Braves' rotation, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Soroka resumed mound work Friday, throwing his first bullpen session since landing on the DL. The Braves will be pressed for a sixth starter early next week with a doubleheader Monday, but they won't rush Soroka back to fill that void. The 20-year-old allowed six runs and posted a 15:4 K:BB in his first three career starts (14.2 innings).
May 23 2018Soroka (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session later this week, Stephen Pianovich of MLB.com reports.The right-hander played catch Monday without any issues, so his rehab will progress to the next stage. There's still no timetable for Soroka's return to the Braves rotation, but expect the organization to be very cautious with the 20-year-old.
May 17 2018Soroka was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with a right shoulder strain.It's unclear when Soroka suffered the injury at this point, but it will require a stint on the shelf to recover from. Mark Bowman of MLB.com relayed that the early thought is the 20-year-old will be ready to make his next start, though the Braves figure to proceed cautiously with one of their top prospects. He'll be eligible to return May 24 should he be ready. Max Fried was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding roster move and will start in place of Soroka against the Cubs on Thursday.
May 17 2018Soroka was scratched from his scheduled start against the Cubs on Thursday and placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.It's unclear when Soroka suffered the injury at this point, but he'll be forced to miss at least the next week as a result. Mark Bowman of MLB.com relayed that the early thought is the 20-year-old will be ready to make his next start, though the Braves figure to proceed cautiously with one of their top prospects. With the DL stint backdated to May 14, Soroka will be eligible to return May 24 should he be ready. Max Fried was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding roster move and will start in place of Soroka against the Cubs on Thursday.
May 12 2018Soroka didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's win over the Marlins, allowing five runs (one earned) on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings while striking out a career-high seven.Despite running into some trouble in the fifth inning, the rookie looked to be in line for his second big-league when he induced a weak grounder from Brian Anderson with two outs and the bases loaded, but Jose Bautista bobbled the ball and Soroka then served up a loud, bases-clearing double to Derek Dietrich to end his night. The 20-year-old now sports a 3.68 ERA and 15:4 K:BB through his first 14.2 innings, but he'll face a tougher test in his next outing Thursday at home against the Cubs.
May 6 2018Sorokoa (1-1) took the loss against the Giants on Sunday, giving up four runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking three as the Braves fell 4-3.After a strong big-league debut against the Mets that saw him throw six strong innings and pick up the victory, Soroka didn't follow up with a similar effort in his second go-around as the Giants chased him from this contest after tagging him for four runs in his four innings of work. Still, the 20-year-old is considered such a highly touted prospect for a reason and while there's no guarantee that he'll make a substantial fantasy impact should he remain in Atlanta's big-league rotation, he certainly has the raw talent to do so. He's scheduled to take the mound again next Saturday on the road against the Marlins.
May 4 2018Soroka will start Sunday against the Giants, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Soroka's big-league debut Tuesday may have been originally intended to be a spot start, but he impressed enough to earn at least one more shot. The 20-year-old went six innings and allowed just one run on six hits and no walks, striking out five. He's one of the more promising pitching prospects in the game, so if he's really up in the big leagues for good he has the potential to be one of the more valuable waiver adds of the year in redraft leagues.
May 2 2018The Braves have not announced when and where Soroka's next start will be, but he may have earned another turn Sunday at home against the Giants, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.As O'Brien says, Soroka was so sharp and poised in his big-league debut Tuesday that it might be difficult to send him back to Triple-A without at least giving the home fans a chance to see him make a start this weekend in Atlanta. It makes sense on paper, as the Braves' other potential option for the opening in the rotation this weekend would be Anibal Sanchez, who is on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Even if Sanchez is ready to come off the DL and start one of this weekend's games, it's hard to make the case that he is a significant upgrade over the 20-year-old phenom. One of the many things that makes Soroka unique is that he won't need his innings monitored carefully this season, as he was able to throw 143 and 153.2 innings in 2016 and 2017, respectively. It may be in everyone's best interest (other than Sanchez) if Soroka is given the chance to stick in the big-league rotation over the rest of the season. He should be rostered in even shallower mixed leagues, as the vast majority, and possibly all of his remaining 2018 innings will come in the majors.
May 1 2018Soroka was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett and will start Tuesday against the Mets.A first-round pick in the 2015 draft, Soroka has posted strong numbers at every stop on the way to the big leagues. His minor-league ERA sits at 2.85 after 353.1 innings, with good strikeout and walk rates (7.9 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9). He's a potential mid-rotation starter with solid command of a fastball, slider and changeup. Tuesday's start could be just a one-off, as Julio Teheran (back) and Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) are not likely to be out too long. The 20-year-old has the talent to stick in the majors at some point this season, though, even if he's not up for long this time.
May 1 2018Soroka was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday in preparation for his major-league debut the same day.A first-round pick in the 2015 draft, Soroka has posted strong numbers at every stop on the way to the big leagues. His minor-league ERA sits at 2.85 after 353.1 innings, with good strikeout and walk rates (7.9 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9). He's a potential mid-rotation starter with solid command of a fastball, slider and changeup. Tuesday's start could be just a one-off, as Julio Teheran (back) and Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) are not likely to be out too long. The 20-year-old has the talent to stick in the majors at some point this season, though, even if he's not up for long this time.
May 1 2018Soroka (1-0) allowed one earned run on six hits while walking none and striking out five across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Mets.Soroka worked very efficiently in his major-league debut, not needing more than 16 pitches to complete an inning. He relied heavily on his sinking fastball that was effective in generating both swings and misses and groundballs. Widely regarded as a top-five prospect in the Braves' organization, the team has been aggressive moving Soroka through the minor leagues as he had pitched just 22.2 innings at Triple-A. It remains to be seen whether this was a spot start or if he is now a fixture in the rotation, but his debut outing was impressive.
Apr 13 2018Soroka gave up two runs on five hits over 5.2 innings while striking out eight for Triple-A Gwinnett in Thursday's loss to Rochester.The right-hander came away with a no-decision, but otherwise it was another outstanding performance. Soroka threw 55 of 78 pitches for strikes and now has a 13:1 K:BB through his first 10.2 innings at Triple-A, showing the same sharp command he did at the lower levels of the minors. The Braves have no reason to rush him -- the 20-year-old isn't even on the 40-man roster yet -- so Soroka may have to content himself with dominating the International League for the next few months, but from a talent and skills standpoint he appears to be more than ready for his big-league debut.
Apr 7 2018Soroka (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings in his debut for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, scattering three hits and a walk while striking out five in a win over Norfolk.The right-hander's march up the ladder in the Braves' organization has been relentless, and his first exposure to hitters at the highest level of the minors was apparently no more of a challenge than any of his other stops. Soroka won't turn 21 until August and isn't yet on the 40-man roster, so it's tough to project him for a big-league debut in 2018, but if he keeps pitching like this, Atlanta could be sorely tempted to find room for him in its rotation in the second half.
Apr 5 2018Soroka will begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.Despite being only 20 years old, Soroka is extremely polished and could put himself in consideration for a promotion to the majors with a strong first half. The right-hander doesn't have the dominant arsenal necessary to pile up 200-strikeout seasons and qualify as a true fantasy ace, but the Braves' No. 4 prospect could develop into a Kyle Hendricks-like mid-rotation stalwart, supplying excellent ratios and big win totals for a young team on the rise.
Mar 2 2018Soroka threw two perfect innings of relief while striking out two in Thursday's split-squad game against the Tigers.Coming on after starter Sean Newcomb, Soroka breezed through a Detroit roster full of big-league bats, with future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera being one of his strikeout victims. The 20-year-old may not have the raw upside of some of the other top Braves pitching prospects, but Soroka's polish and poise are exceptional and as yet he's had no difficulty at any minor-league level. He's not yet on the 40-man roster, but if he handled Triple-A hitters the way he did Double-A hitters as a teenager last year, he could force his way into the rotation picture in Atlanta before the year is done.
Aug 16 2017Soroka, 20, has a 2.70 ERA and 109:29 K:BB in 130 innings for Double-A Mississippi.Opposing batters are hitting just .224 against the 6-foot-5 righty. It is worth noting that while Soroka has exceptional control, his K/9 has decreased at each level since entering the minors in 2015. It currently sits at 7.55, meaning that Soroka's upside may be as more of a No. 3 pitcher than a frontline rotation anchor.
Jul 14 2017Soroka scattered four hits and struck out six over seven scoreless innings for Double-A Mississippi in Thursday's win over Pensacola.The Braves' No. 6 prospect returned from an appearance at the All-Star Futures Game to continue the impressive form he's shown this season. Soroka doesn't turn 20 until the first week of August, but his 2.37 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 79:21 K:BB in 98.2 innings show that he has little left to prove at this level and a promotion to Triple-A Gwinnett could be coming soon, especially if deadline deals create a couple of holes on the major-league roster that require filling from within the organization.
Jun 16 2017Soroka (8-3) scattered three hits and a walk while striking out five over seven scoreless innings for Double-A Mississippi in Thursday's 4-1 win over Montgomery.He's still seven weeks shy of his 20th birthday, but Soroka continues to humble hitters a few years his senior in the Southern League. He hasn't been scored upon in any of his last three starts, a streak of 22 consecutive innings, and has posted an 18:1 K:BB over that stretch. The Braves aren't going to rush the right-hander, but his impressive performance in the first half of 2017 may well have him on track to make his big-league debut before he turns 21.
Jun 6 2017Soroka (7-3) scattered three hits while striking out nine over eight scoreless innings for Double-A Mississippi in Monday's win over Biloxi.The Braves' No. 5 prospect needed only 85 pitches (66 strikes) to cruise through the dominant start. Soroka now has a 2.73 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 60:15 K:BB through 62.2 innings, an outstanding performance for a 19-year-old at Double-A, and given his ability to command three potentially plus pitches his stock in dynasty leagues has soared this season.