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Diamondbacks Reach One-Year Agreement With Michael Soroka, Pending Physical

Arizona seeks low-cost rotation help by betting on Soroka’s upside after an injury-marred stretch.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 18: The Arizona Diamondbacks logo on a ball bag during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at the Nationals Park on June 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Mar 22, 2023; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The deal is reported at $7.5 million with up to $2 million in incentives, according to multiple outlets.
  • Soroka is expected to open in the starting rotation with Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodríguez and Brandon Pfaadt, with a bullpen move possible if needed.
  • In 2025 he logged 17 starts and 89 2/3 innings with a 4.52 ERA, while Statcast indicators pointed to better underlying performance including a 3.43 expected ERA and a .210 expected batting average.
  • The 28-year-old has a lengthy injury history that includes two Achilles tears plus shoulder and biceps issues, and he has not reached 100 innings in a season since 2019.
  • Reports note the agreement remains pending a physical and not yet announced by the team, and the addition pushes Arizona’s projected 2026 payroll to just over $151 million.