Mon May 20 | 20:00 | Michael Soroka Could Stay In Bullpen |
The Chicago White Sox have an opening in their starting rotation after they designated right-hander Brad Keller for assignment, but manager Pedro Grifol didn't sound like he was jumping at the chance to give right-hander Michael Soroka another shot in the rotation. "Soroka had a good [relief] appearance, but I don't know if he's going to be the guy we want to do that. "We'll make that move when we have to, which would be Wednesday-Thursday," Grifol said. The 26-year-old Soroka was recently demoted to the bullpen, but he looked much better in a long-relief role on Saturday, tossing four scoreless innings while striking out seven. However, he did walk four and has surrendered 33 runs (31 earned) on 42 hits (10 home runs) while walking 24 and striking out 24 in 43 2/3 innings in his nine starts. We don't blame the White Sox for being hesitant to go back to Soroka as a starter. |
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 14 | 19:59 | Michael Soroka Removed From Chicago's Rotation |
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that right-hander Michael Soroka is being removed from the starting rotation. But instead of being cut or demoted to the minors, Soroka will be moved to the bullpen. The 26-year-old has posted a 6.39 ERA (6.74 FIP) and 1.51 WHIP with 24 walks and 24 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings over nine starts. He currently leads the league in earned runs allowed (31) and home runs allowed (10), which shows even further how ineffective he had been before the demotion to a relief role. Soroka will be put into a long-relief role for the time being and will need to pitch much better than he has in order to be considered a rotation option for the Pale Hose later this season. Right-hander Brad Keller is taking Soroka's rotation spot and will now become an option in AL-only leagues. |
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Daryl Van Schouwen | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 5 | 09:37 | Michael Soroka Posts Quality Start |
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Soroka pitched well, but suffered a loss versus the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The right-hander bounced back from a rough first start of the season and tossed a quality start. In six innings, Soroka allowed six hits, two runs, no walks and struck out two. Soroka has been sidelined with a bevy of injuries the past few seasons, but does own a career 3.40 ERA. He won't have many opportunities to pick up victories on a bad White Sox team and doesn't offer much in terms of strikeouts which lowers his value. His best value is as a streamer in favorable matchups for now. Next up for Soroka will be a division battle against the Cleveland Guardians. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 21 2023 | 13:34 | Michael Soroka Resumes Throwing |
Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Soroka (forearm) said that he has resumed throwing this offseason and "feels great." Despite finishing the 2023 campaign on the 60-day injured list with right-forearm inflammation, the White Sox acquired him from the Atlanta Braves as part of a package that sent left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer to Atlanta. The 26-year-old Canadian came in second in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2019 when he went 13-4 with a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, but he started only three games in 2020 and missed all of 2021 and 2022 after tearing his Achilles twice. Soroka was a worthwhile starting pitching flier for the rebuilding White Sox, and he should be in play to open the 2024 season in the team's starting rotation as long as he can avoid any setbacks this winter. |
Source: Chicago Tribune - LaMond Pope | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 17 2023 | 00:15 | White Sox Acquire Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Others From Braves |
The Chicago White Sox pulled off a trade on Thursday night, landing right-hander Michael Soroka (forearm), left-hander Jared Shuster, infielders Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake and minor-league right-hander Riley Gowens from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer. Soroka was an All-Star in 2019 when he went 13-4 with a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP but two torn Achilles limited him to 13 2/3 innings over three starts from 2020 to 2022. In his return in 2023, he had a rough 6.40 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 32 1/3 innings before being shut down with right-forearm inflammation in September. Soroka is still only 26, though, so the White Sox will hope better health will allow him to get back to his 2019 form. Shuster, 25, made his big-league debut this year and had a 5.81 ERA (5.38 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, 26 walks and 30 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings (11 starts). |
Source: Braves Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Sep 6 2023 | 23:15 | Michael Soroka Being Shut Down For Rest Of The Year |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-forearm inflammation, will be shut down for the remainder of the year. However, the inflammation in his arm was the only thing that tests showed, which should be taken as a positive for the oft-injured pitcher. The absence of structural damage should mean the 26-year-old will be ready for the start of spring training next year. Soroka's first big-league season since 2020 didn't go as hoped, as he posted a bloated 6.40 ERA (6.57 FIP), 1.48 WHIP, 12 walks and 29 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings pitched over just seven outings (six starts). He was better at Triple-A Gwinnett, going 4-4 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 28 walks and 92 K's in 87 innings over 17 starts. |
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Justin Toscano | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Sep 6 2023 | 12:06 | Michael Soroka Goes On Injured List With Forearm Injury |
The Atlanta Braves officially placed right-handers Michael Soroka (forearm) and Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled right-handers Darius Vines and Ben Heller from the minors in corresponding moves. Soroka is dealing with right-forearm inflammation after leaving his start early on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals due to numbness in his fingers. Given the timing in the season and Soroka's previous injury history, it's unlikely that he'll return to the mound again in 2023. The 26-year-old Canadian hasn't been effective in the big leagues this year, going 2-2 with a 6.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings over just seven appearances (six starts). |
Source: Braves Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Sep 5 2023 | 23:30 | Michael Soroka Headed To Injured List |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka felt numbness in his fingers during his start on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals and is heading to the 15-day injured list. In his three innings of work against St. Louis, he allowed five runs while walking one and striking out six. Tuesday's start was just Soroka's sixth of the year for Atlanta and his first since July 21, so it's a disappointing result. At this point of the season, it would be surprising to see the 26-year-old pitch in the majors again in 2023, especially given his injury history. Soroka entered Tuesday's start with a 2-1 record, 5.52 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings pitched over six appearances (five starts) for Atlanta in 2023. |
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Gabe Burns | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jun 30 2023 | 12:00 | Michael Soroka Recalled And Starting On Friday |
The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will start on Friday in the series opener against the Miami Marlins. The Braves also selected the contract of infielder Charlie Culberson from the minors and optioned catcher Chadwick Tromp to Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Dylan Lee (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 before injuries struck, allowed nine runs in 9 2/3 innings in his first two starts for the Braves this year, but he posted a 1.42 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with 18 K's in three starts (19 innings) at Gwinnett after being sent down on June 5. If the 25-year-old can throw more strikes and avoid the long ball, he could be worth a pickup in deep-mixed fantasy leagues. |
Source: Braves Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jun 28 2023 | 12:02 | Michael Soroka Could Start Friday |
MLB.com's Mark Bowman is guessing that Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka will be called up to start this Friday against the Miami Marlins. It would allow the Braves to give Charlie Morton and Spencer Strider an extra day of rest before starts against the Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. Kolby Allard (oblique) is coming off the injured list to start on Wednesday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old Soroka had an ERA north of 8.00 in his two starts for the Braves earlier this year, but he's righted the ship at Triple-A Gwinnett and has a 1.42 ERA with 18 strikeouts over three starts since being sent to the minors earlier this month. Soroka is worth a speculatory pickup off the waiver wire in deep-mixed leagues. |
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jun 23 2023 | 12:21 | Michael Soroka Throws Seven-Inning Complete Game |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka allowed one run on just one hit while walking two and striking out a season-high nine hitters in a seven-inning complete game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday in Game 2 of a doubleheader. The 25-year-old had a no-hitter going until he allowed a solo homer in the seventh and final frame. Soroka didn't look good in two starts in his return to the big leagues this year, but since being sent back down to Gwinnett, he has gone 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA, a .109 batting average against and 18 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched in three starts. If he continues to pitch well on the farm, Soroka should get another chance in Atlanta's rotation in the second half of the season. |
Source: Milb.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 5 2023 | 14:18 | Michael Soroka Optioned To Triple-A |
The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Michael Soroka to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. The team also claimed infielder Lucas Williams off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Gwinnett and moved left-hander Max Fried (forearm) to the 60-day injured to open up room on the 40-man roster. After having not made a start in the big leagues since 2020 due to injuries, Soroka was called up on May 28 and proceeded to allow nine runs on 12 hits (three homers given up) while walking six and striking out five in two starts (9 2/3 innings) against the A's and Diamondbacks. It was a disappointing return for the 25-year-old, but it doesn't mean that he won't be back in Atlanta's rotation at some point this year. |
Source: Braves Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 29 2023 | 00:23 | Michael Soroka Set To Start Monday Against A's |
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Monday's game in Oakland. It will be Soroka's first MLB start since August 3rd, 2020 as he has had to work his way back from two Achilles tears in the last three years. In eight minor league starts, Soroka went 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts in 35 IP. It is tough to know what to expect from the 25-year-old as he makes his long-awaited return, but a tasty matchup with the A's and the potential for a two-start week make him a worthwhile add in most leagues. |
Source: Justin Toscano | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 24 2023 | 12:50 | Michael Soroka Could Join Atlanta's Rotation |
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka limited Triple-A Durham to one run and two hits while throwing 96 pitches and recording eight strikeouts over six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night down on the farm. It was his best start of the year, and he could be an option to join Atlanta's rotation at some point next week. He's trying to return to the majors for the first time since tearing his right Achilles on Aug. 3, 2020. The 25-year-old right-hander entered Tuesday's start having gone five innings in just one previous start, back on April 18. But his ability to get through six frames this week gives hope he will soon get a chance to recapture the promise he showed during his 2019 rookie season, when he ranked third in the National League with a 2.68 ERA. Those looking for rotation help may want to consider Soroka as a speculative waiver-wire pickup. |
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 11 2023 | 18:39 | Michael Soroka Making Another Minor-League Start Thursday |
Atlanta Braves pitcher Michael Soroka will make another start in Triple-A on Thursday. There were murmurs that the 25-year-old could make his highly-anticipated return Sunday against Toronto, but those whispers should be silenced with this news. After suffering a torn Achilles back in 2020, Soroka has not pitched in MLB since. During his last full season in 2019, the former first-round pick was a Cy Young candidate with a 2.68 ERA that year, giving up the least amount of homers per nine innings (0.7) in the National League. Soroka has a 5.23 ERA in five minor-league starts this year, but it's about time to consider stashing him in mixed leagues with his return imminent and two spots in the Braves rotation up for grabs. |
Source: Jeff Blair | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 1 2023 | 01:14 | Michael Soroka Crushed In Triple-A Start |
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka got clobbered in his start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over three innings. He gave up 10 hits and only struck out one batter. Although this wasn't a great start, Soroka has mostly looked good in the minors so far, throwing 13 innings with only two runs allowed. He pitched well enough to earn a big league spot, but there hasn't been a rotation spot available as Bryce Elder has held down the last starter job. This outing certainly won't help his cause, but Soroka should still see starts in the majors before long. |
Source: David O'Brien | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 23 2023 | 20:29 | Michael Soroka Optioned To Minors |
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Soroka still needs to build up his stamina. The oft-injured pitcher recently made his spring debut, but he really had no shot at making the Opening Day roster. The expectation is that he'll likely need a month or two to build up his strength and stamina in the minors. The right-hander last pitched in 2020 when he made three starts for the Braves. The former All-Star has a ton of potential, but it's uncertain what he'll be able to contribute after missing multiple seasons. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Soroka to be a fantasy contributor for the first month or so. |
Source: Sports Illustrated | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 20 2023 | 12:14 | Michael Soroka To Make Spring Debut Wednesday |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (hamstring) will likely be targeted for two innings when he makes his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Soroka has been behind the other pitchers in spring training after straining his right hamstring before reporting to camp. The 25-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in just his second big-league season in 2019 before injuries derailed his career. Since 2019, Soroka has made only three major-league starts due to two Achilles tears. He also dealt with right elbow soreness late last year and was shut down. Soroka appears to be healthy now, but he still needs to be built up and won't be ready for the start of the regular season. Because of how little he's pitched in recent seasons, fantasy managers can't realistically consider him a reliable asset in 2023. |
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 19 2023 | 12:38 | Michael Soroka Plays Catch Saturday |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (hamstring) played catch on Saturday, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves are being very cautious with Soroka in spring training. The 25-year-old was becoming a borderline ace for the Braves before tearing his Achilles in each of the last two seasons. A sore elbow also sidelined him at the end of last season. Soroka's hamstring issue isn't serious, but the Braves aren't taking any chances with him early in camp as he competes for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. There's still potential for Soroka to return to his pre-injury form because he's still very young, but workload restrictions this year will keep his fantasy ceiling low if he's able to win a rotation spot and stay healthy. |
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Justin Toscano | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Feb 17 2023 | 17:53 | Michael Soroka Dealing With Hamstring Soreness |
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (hamstring) is dealing with hamstring soreness in spring training, according to manager Brian Snitker. Soroka reported the soreness when he arrived in camp, and the Braves are holding him out for now as a precaution. It's not a great start to the spring for the 25-year-old starter as he looks to battle for the fifth rotation spot for the Braves in spring training. Injuries have been the story for Soroka the last two years, as he hasn't pitched since the shortened 2020 season due to two torn Achilles' tendons. He made five starts for Triple-A Gwinnett last year. Before his injuries, Soroka was quickly becoming an ace for the Braves. There's still a chance for Soroka to win a rotation spot for Atlanta, but his limited workload in 2023 will cap his fantasy upside significantly. |
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Justin Toscano | RotoBaller.com |