Nationals Sign Michael Soroka to One-Year, $9 Million Deal

The former All-Star pitcher, recovering from years of injuries, is set to join Washington's rotation after a challenging 2024 season.

Michael Soroka, 27, signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals worth $9 million, according to reports.
Soroka, a former All-Star, suffered two Achilles tendon injuries that sidelined him for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
In 2024 with the Chicago White Sox, he posted a 4.74 ERA and a winless 0-10 record, though he excelled as a reliever with a 2.75 ERA after May.
The Nationals plan to use Soroka as a starter, banking on his past success and recent improvements in velocity and strikeout rate.
Soroka's career highlights include a dominant 2019 season with a 13-4 record, a 2.68 ERA, and a sixth-place finish in Cy Young Award voting.