Joakim Soria Fantasy Stats

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joakim Soria (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. It's unclear if the 37-year-old tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone infected. Soria owned a 5.06 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a 40:12 K: BB over 37 1/3 innings in 2021. This season, the veteran pitcher has 11 solds (six saves, five holds), but fantasy managers can move on from Soria in most league formats. Left-hander Kirby Snead was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Toronto Blue Jays activated relief pitcher Joakim Soria (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Soria has made just one appearance for the Blue Jays since being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline. Overall, the veteran has pitched to a 4.15 ERA, a 3.29 FIP, 32 strikeouts, and eight walks in 30.1 innings this season. He rejoins a Toronto bullpen that also includes Brad Hand, Tim Mayza, Adam Cimber, and closer Jordan Romano. Soria should have some fantasy value in leagues where holds are part of the scoring. However, given the number of options in Toronto's bullpen, he's unlikely to pitch in many save situations.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitchers Tim Mayza (elbow) and Joakim Soria (finger) could both make their returns from the injured list next week, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath reports that they could return for the two-game series in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Mayza landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation, while Soria was placed on the IL with right middle finger inflammation last Wednesday. Mayza has been solid out of the bullpen for Toronto this year, going 2-1 with 13 holds, a 3.75 ERA, 1.056 WHIP and 25 percent strikeout rate across 36 innings. Soria was acquired at the trade deadline by Toronto, and over 30 1/3 innings of work this year between Arizona and Toronto he has gone 1-4 with six saves, a 4.15 ERA, 1.286 WHIP and 25 percent strikeout rate. Both should be solid options in SV/HLD formats when activated.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Joakim Soria (finger), who was recently acquired in a trade, is going on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation, according to The Athletic. Tayler Saucedo is back with the club in a corresponding move. Soria had modest deep-league fantasy value with the Arizona Diamondbacks this year, going 1-4 with six saves, a 4.30 ERA, 1.330 WHIP and 24.8 percent strikeout rate over 29 1/3 innings of work. He'll figure to be a middle-relief option for the Blue Jays when he returns, making him really only an option in SV/HLD formats.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for two players to be named later, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Soria has had decent value with Arizona this year, going 1-4 with six saves, a 4.30 ERA, 1.330 WHIP and 24.8 percent strikeout rate over 29 1/3 innings of work. He'll figure to be a middle-relief option for the Blue Jays, making him really only an option in SV/HLD formats. With Soria leaving Arizona, Tyler Clippard is now likely next in line for the closer's job for the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria earned his second save of the season on Wednesday, striking out two in a perfect inning of relief. On one hand, it's good to see Soria pitching better as of late, as he has now posted five consecutive scoreless appearances and sports a 3.18 ERA and 1.147 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in his last 11 1/3 innings of work. On the other hand, Soria is 2-for-3 in save opportunities this season, and the Diamondbacks are second-to-last in the majors with 23 team save opportunities this year. And with just two holds this season, Soria doesn't even have value in SV/HLD formats. He's the closer for Arizona right now, but there's really no reason to roster him.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria blew the save opportunity and earned the loss on Saturday, in an 8-7 defeat to the Angels. Soria allowed three runs on four hits over one inning of work, as he allowed four of the first five batters he faced to reach base. It was Soria's first save opportunity of the season, as he now owns a 0-3 record and 6.00 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 15 innings this year. Stefan Crichton can technically be considered the closer in Arizona as he leads the team with four saves, however he entered Saturday's contest to pitch in the seventh inning. Bottom line, Arizona's closer situation should be avoided in all formats, not just for the inconsistency and lack of a defined closer, but also because they have the second-fewest save opportunities in the majors this year with 18 ahead of only Pittsburgh's 11 save opportunities.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria allowed two runs on three hits with one strikeout in one inning of work in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Marlins. Making his first appearance since being activated from the injured list, Soria managed to record 13 strikes on 19 pitches, but his fastball velocity was down about two to three miles per hour from his first appearance of the year back on April 4. Soria figures to get a shot at save opportunities, but managers should exercise caution when considering targeting him.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria (calf) has been activated from the injured list, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Soria has been out since suffering a calf strain in his season debut on April 4. He was the presumed closer coming out of Spring Training, and it seems reasonable to believe he could be in line for save opportunities going forward. Managers should not yet target Soria until the bullpen situation in Arizona receives more clarity.

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria (calf) has been placed on the 10-day Injured List with a calf strain. Soria had left for Phoenix to be evaluated on Monday after tweaking something during Monday's game- and it turns out the team will be without his services for the near future. Soria was expected to be the closer for Arizona, though the role could end up going to Stefan Crichton in the meantime. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks have called up right-hander Matt Peacock.