Michael Soroka Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/4/1997 (26)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Michael Soroka Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Michael Soroka News
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.
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).
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.
Batting Order
| 1 | Michael Harris II |
| 2 | Ozzie Albies |
| 3 | Austin Riley |
| 4 | Matt Olson |
| 5 | Marcell Ozuna |
| 6 | Travis d'Arnaud |
| 7 | Orlando Arcia |
| 8 | Kevin Pillar |
| 9 | Forrest Wall |
Michael Soroka Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Michael Harris II |
| 2 | Ozzie Albies |
| 3 | Austin Riley |
| 4 | Matt Olson |
| 5 | Marcell Ozuna |
| 6 | Travis d'Arnaud |
| 7 | Orlando Arcia |
| 8 | Kevin Pillar |
| 9 | Forrest Wall |
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka's 2020 season lasted just three starts after suffering a torn Achilles in August. Although the Braves have yet to provide a timetable for his return, Soroka did begin throwing again in early January, so he should at least be able to partake in some sort of spring training. Opening Day will be eight months after his injury, so even if Soroka isn't ready for the first game of the season, he shouldn't be far off. When Soroka is back on the mound, he will slot into an impressive rotation and will look to get back to the 2019 version of himself when he put up a 13-4 record over 29 starts and 174.2 innings with a 2.68 ERA and 1.111 WHIP in his first full season in the majors. The underlying numbers did raise some concerns over Soroka's ability to repeat that, as he also had a 4.28 SIERA and 3.85 xFIP. Soroka will likely continue that trend given his propensity to induce lots of weak contact rather than miss bats, as his career 19.6% strikeout rate has translated into 171 strikeouts in 214 innings. Soroka's current ADP is around 170, and even though a lack of strikeouts will limit his upside, the Braves offense will help him accumulate wins and his ERA and WHIP will be useful, providing draft value even if he misses the first month of the season. Just monitor his injury progress this spring.
