Rays take on the White Sox in first of 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on MondayMAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL SOROKA #40 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
0-10 W-L •
1.38 WHIP •
4.74 ERA
0-10 W-L
1.38 WHIP
4.74 ERA
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Royals start 4-game series with the White Sox
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Fails to impress in ChiSox debut Soroka didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Tigers, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He failed to strike out a batter.
Impact The right-hander threw 77 pitches (44 strikes) before exiting the mound with a 6-4 lead, but Soroka was far from dominant and generated only three swinging strikes. The White Sox eventually lost the game 7-6 in 10 innings. The fact that Soroka was able to give Chicago a solid turn through the rotation is something of a minor miracle in itself, considering the litany of injuries that derailed his career following his breakout 2019 season with Atlanta, and even in that campaign he posted only a 20.3 percent strikeout rate to support his 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Soroka has a long way to go to prove he can regain that form, however.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Kelly hits RBI single in the 10th as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6
Carson Kelly hit run-scoring singles in the seventh and 10th innings, helping the Detroit Tigers rally for a 7-6 victory over Luis Robert Jr. and the Chicago White SoxMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2
The Detroit Tigers face the Chicago White Sox with a 1-0 series leadMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locked into rotation Soroka will start the White Sox's second game of the season against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Entering spring training, it was unclear if Soroka would win a rotation spot. However, with Dylan Cease traded away and Brad Keller set to start the year in the minors, Soroka will pitch toward the top of the rotation to begin the regular season. He's battled a number of significant injuries across the last several years, though he did manage to log 32.1 innings in the majors in 2023. Still only 26, Soroka has also had an impressive spring, allowing only two earned runs across 13 innings while maintaining a 17:5 K:BB.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Has resumed throwing Soroka (forearm) said Monday that he has resumed throwing and "feels great," LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Soroka finished the 2023 season on the 60-day injured list with right forearm inflammation and missed all of 2021-22 due to consecutive Achilles tears, but he should be able to enjoy a normal offseason and will likely be in the running for an Opening Day rotation spot with the White Sox in 2024. Chicago acquired the 26-year-old right-hander from Atlanta last week as part of a six-player trade.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to White Sox Soroka (forearm) was traded from Atlanta to the White Sox on Thursday along with Jared Shuster, Braden Shewmake, Nicky Lopez and Riley Gowens in exchange for Aaron Bummer.
Impact Soroka was placed on the injured list Sept. 6 with a forearm injury, though surgery was not required. That came after multiple Achilles injuries, which have combined to limit him to only 32.1 total innings across the last three seasons. If he can prove healthy, Soroka could push for a back-end rotation spot with the White Sox out of spring training.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to 60-day IL Soroka (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Jackson Stephens. Soroka had already been ruled out for the season with right forearm inflammation.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't need surgery Soroka (forearm) won't require surgery after testing revealed only inflammation in his forearm, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The right-hander's season is over after he left his start Tuesday complaining of numbness in his fingertips, but Soroka will at least be able to avoid yet another surgical procedure. His numbers in the majors this year were unimpressive, but given that he hadn't pitched for Atlanta since 2020 due to multiple injuries, just making it back to the big leagues was an achievement. Soroka also pitched well at Triple-A in 2023, getting named the International League Pitcher of the Month for August after posting a 2.77 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB through 26 innings. He'll head into next spring looking to reclaim a regular spot in Atlanta's rotation.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves RHP Michael Soroka to miss rest of season The season is done prematurely for Braves’ right-hander Michael Soroka, with forearm inflammation meaning he won’t be part of Atlanta’s post...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves RHP Michael Soroka to miss rest of season The season is done prematurely for Braves' right-hander Michael Soroka, with forearm inflammation meaning he won't be part of Atlanta's post...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Braves notes: Spencer Strider's rough outing, Michael Soroka update, Kyle Wright nears return Strider’s chances of winning the NL Cy Young Award could be slipping away despite his epic strikeout total.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Won't return in 2023 Soroka (forearm) will be shut down for the remainder of the season, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Soroka experienced numbness in his fingers during his start Tuesday and was officially placed on the IL with right forearm inflammation Wednesday. With less than a month left in the season, Atlanta will put him on the shelf and focus on getting him ready for the start of spring training. In his first major-league season since 2020, Soroka finishes with a 6.40 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 32.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves pitcher Michael Soroka out for the year but apparently won't need surgery
Former All-Star pitcher Michael Soroka is out for the season but did receive a bit of good news: His latest injury apparently won't require surgerySEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves place Michael Soroka, Collin McHugh on IL The Atlanta Braves placed right-handers Michael Soroka and Collin McHugh on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lands on IL with forearm injury Soroka was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right forearm inflammation.
Impact Soroka dealt with numbness in the fingers on his pitching hand during a loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday, but it's now being termed a forearm issue which is sending the righty to the IL. There is no timetable for his return at this point, but given where we are on the calendar it seems unlikely we'll see Soroka pitch again in the big leagues this season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sadly, Braves can't count on Michael Soroka Michael Soroka needs to show he can be an effective pitcher in the majors again. The Braves need another reliable starter for the postseason...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • AJC.COM
Braves' Michael Soroka returns to IL after exiting game with numbness in fingers Soroka already defied skeptics who thought he’d never make it back to the big leagues from a twice-torn Achilles.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
