JOSÉ SORIANO NEWS

Jose Soriano's 6 shutout innings lead Angels past Guardians Jose Soriano threw six stellar innings to continue his road dominance and Mickey Moniak launched a three-run homer as the visiting Los Angel...

MAY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

'He fell behind:' Soriano struggles vs. Twins' bats ANAHEIM -- It wasn't a banner night for Angels pitchers named José on Saturday and it could lead to a roster shakeup on Sunday. Right-hander...

APRIL 28 • MLB.COM

Soriano takes no-no into 6th in longest career start CINCINNATI -- It was the best start of right-hander José Soriano’s young career, but it was marred by a costly error with two outs in the si...

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Fires triple-digit heat in relief Soriano earned a hold against Baltimore on Sunday, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out two batters over three scoreless innings.

Impact Soriano was initially tabbed to stretch out as a starter during spring camp, but he ultimately made the Opening Day roster as a reliever due to Robert Stephenson's shoulder injury. Soriano entered in the sixth inning in his season debut Sunday and successfully bridged the gap between starter Reid Detmers and closer Carlos Estevez with three scoreless frames. Per Statcast, Soriano averaged 100.4 mph on his 12 four-seam fastballs and 98.2 mph on his 19 sinkers, and he went to his curveball just three times. That's a turnaround from last year, when the curve was the right-hander's most prominent pitch, as he threw it 41.2 percent of the time. Soriano has the arsenal to thrive as either a starter or reliever, with walks being his primary flaw last season -- he posted a 12.4 percent walk rate to somewhat offset his excellent 30.3 percent strikeout rate.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes roster as reliever Soriano earned a place on the Angels' Opening Day roster as a reliever, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander stretched out as a starter during spring training but will end up working out of the bullpen with Robert Stephenson (shoulder) likely unavailable. Soriano should continue to stay relatively stretched out and could serve as a spot starter if/when the Angels deal with rotation injuries. The 25-year-old made 38 appearances as a reliever in his first taste of the majors last season and posted a 3.64 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB over 42 innings.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

'Prepared for any role,' Soriano finishes spring on high note TEMPE, Ariz. -- Right-hander José Soriano pitched so well against the split-squad White Sox on Friday that he might’ve earned himself a trip...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

'I feel good about it': Soriano comfortable as starter TEMPE, Ariz. -- For right-hander José Soriano, it was welcome news when he was told that he’d be stretched out as a starting pitcher this sp...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Notches hold Saturday Soriano earned a hold against the Mets on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over two scoreless innings.

Impact Soriano had worked exactly one frame in each of his past seven outings coming into Saturday, but he was tasked with covering two against the Mets with the Angels hanging onto a narrow lead. The rookie reliever was up to the task, retiring the side in order in the seventh inning and working around a hit-by-pitch and a single to keep New York off the scoreboard in the eighth. Soriano has emerged as a key piece of the Angels' bullpen since being called up in early June, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 44:20 K:BB over 32 innings while pitching frequently pitching in high-leverage situations. He ranks second on the team with 13 holds on the campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10th hold Soriano earned a hold against the Giants on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

Impact Soriano got the eighth frame in a game that the Angels led 3-2 at the time. The right-hander got the job done, retiring the side in order on 12 pitches, but closer Carlos Estevez melted down in the ninth as San Francisco came back for the win. Manager Phil Nevin hasn't hesitated to use Soriano in a high-leverage role throughout his rookie campaign, as the reliever has tallied 10 holds in 21 appearances. He's impressed with a 14.0 K/9, 3.24 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 25 frames.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to be scored upon Soriano earned a hold against the Rangers on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.

Impact Soriano got the eighth frame in a close contest, emphasizing how quickly he's ascended up the bullpen pecking order. Part of that rise is due to injuries to Ben Joyce (elbow) and Matt Moore (oblique), but Soriano has certainly earned his manager's trust as well. The rookie right-hander has yet to surrender a run in six big-league appearances, yielding just one hit and posting a 10:2 K:BB over seven innings. He's picked up five holds in the six outings, so he's worth a look in fantasy leagues that count that category, especially while Moore and Joyce remain out.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls scoreless frame in MLB debut Soriano worked a scoreless inning against the Astros on Saturday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter.

Impact Soriano earned his first call-up to the majors after posting a 4.24 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB over 23.1 innings at Double-A this season. The right-hander faced a challenge against the heart of Houston's lineup in his debut outing, but he worked around a one-out walk to Alex Bregman to fire a scoreless frame. Soriano has the strikeout stuff -- including a high-90-s fastball -- to eventually work as a high-leverage reliever, but he's unlikely to see many such opportunities in his initial stint in the majors.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to MLB bullpen Soriano was recalled Saturday from Double-A Rocket City, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Soriano will get his taste of MLB action at age 24, presumably operating as a low-leverage bullpen option for the Angels. He had pitched to a 4.24 ERA with 31 strikeouts through 23.1 innings this season at the Double-A level.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minor-league camp The Angels optioned Soriano to minor-league camp Saturday.

Impact Soriano is a member of the Angels' 40-man roster but wasn't a serious candidate to make the Opening Day club as a pitcher that hasn't advanced past Low-A so far. The right-hander will likely report to Double-A Rocket City and could help the Angels bullpen at some point down the line if he shows the ability to command his arsenal on a more consistent basis.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team uncertain about future role The Angels haven't yet decided whether to develop Soriano as a starter or reliever, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Soriano was once an intriguing pitching prospect, but he's undergone two Tommy John surgeries since 2020 and tossed only 13 minor-league innings last season. While he's on the Angels' 40-man roster, the right-hander isn't likely to ascend to the big leagues this season. The Angels are understandably unsure about Soriano's future role given his lack of game action over the past four seasons, though manager Phil Nevin left the door open for him to develop as a starter, saying, "You can see him coming in and blowing it out for one inning or if he can sustain it and he can go for five, six innings, then obviously that's a great spot for him too."

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Angels The Pirates designated Soriano (elbow) for assignment and returned him to the Angels on Sunday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Rule 5 pick from a year ago is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery and is unlikely to pitch in 2022. Soriano's only professional action since 2019 was the pair of rehab games he pitched this past May before re-injuring his elbow, so he'll be coming off a nearly four-year hiatus if he returns and pitches again.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates designate Jose Soriano for assignment, add Diego Castillo to 40-man roster The Pirates on Sunday designated Jose Soriano for assignment and added infield prospect Diego Castillo to their 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Designated for assignment Soriano (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Soriano will likely miss the 2022 season after he underwent revision Tommy John surgery in mid-June, and he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster. The right-hander was selected by the Pirates in the Rule 5 draft in 2020 but hasn't yet progressed past the High-A level.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates pitching prospect Jose Soriano has Tommy John revision surgery Pirates pitching prospect Jose Soriano, a Rule 5 pick, had Tommy John revision surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and will miss 16 months.

JUNE 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Undergoes another surgery Soriano (elbow) underwent revision Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery in February of 2020 and had been recovering since then. He began a rehab assignment in mid-May but suffered a setback in early June after he experienced some discomfort in his surgically repaired right elbow. The right-hander will now face a 16-month recovery timetable following Tuesday's procedure, so he'll likely miss the entire 2022 campaign.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates Rule 5 pickup Jose Soriano had Tommy... - The Athletic Pirates Rule 5 pickup Jose Soriano had Tommy John revision surgery yesterday and is expected to be out the next 16 months.

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Slated for second opinion Soriano will receive a second opinion after recent exams revealed new damage to his reconstructed UCL, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Soriano was recently removed from his rehab assignment after he experienced discomfort in his right elbow, and his second opinion could help determine the severity of his issue. The right-hander will likely be shut down for at least a couple of weeks, but a better idea of his status could be revealed once the results of his second examination are known.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jose Soriano Dealing With Injury The Pittsburgh Pirates in their quest to rebuild selected a pitcher with the first pick in the 2020 Rule Five Draft. He is currently dealin...

JUNE 3, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Incurs setback with elbow Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Thursday that Soriano has been removed from his rehab assignment after experiencing some renewed discomfort in his surgically...

Impact Soriano, who is working back the Tommy John procedure he underwent in February 2020, will be evaluated in Pittsburgh in the coming days before the Pirates decide on his next course of treatment. At the very least, Soriano will likely be shut down for at least a couple of weeks, which could be enough to delay his return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Soriano (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact The Pirates grabbed Soriano in the Rule 5 draft despite the fact that he was still working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's still on the 60-day injured list and may need a lengthy rehab assignment before he's ready to make his big-league debut, but the Pirates will have to keep him on the active roster once that's done or offer him back to the Angels.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Soriano (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in 5-to-7 days, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery in February of 2020 but will soon be able to pitch in the minors as another step in his recovery process. The right-hander has been throwing simulated games recently but won't be able to be activated from the 60-day injured list until early June.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE