Michael Soroka
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August 11, 2026
Steady in return
Soroka (glute) allowed three hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Monday.
Analysis
Soroka didn't pitch deep enough into this game to earn the win, but it was a promising return after he missed nearly two months due to a glute strain. The right-hander threw 47 of 77 pitches for strikes, so a bit of inefficiency likely cost him the win in a game where Arizona was never threatened. Prior to the injury, Soroka was having a resurgent season -- he's at a 2.92 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 83:20 K:BB through 86.1 innings over 16 starts. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at Atlanta, though he may still have at least a slight workload limit.
August 10, 2026
Reinstated from injured list
The Diamondbacks reinstated Soroka (glute) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Rockies on Monday.
Analysis
Soroka needed just one rehab start before being cleared to return to the Diamondbacks' rotation. Monday's start will be his first in the majors since June 19, as he's spent the last few weeks on the IL due to a left glute strain, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Soroka operate on a pitch count in his return. He has a 3.07 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 82 innings this season.
August 9, 2026
Cleared to rejoin rotation Monday
The Diamondbacks confirmed that Soroka (glute) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's vrersus the Rockies at Chase Field, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis
Soroka has been on the shelf since June 20 while recovering from a strained left glute, but he needed just one rehab start to prove his health. The 29-year-old worked four innings and tossed 57 pitches in an outing Tuesday with Triple-A Reno, giving up one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out a batter. The Diamondbacks will likely keep Soroka's workload in check Monday in his first MLB start in over seven weeks, but he'll be a welcome addition to the rotation nonetheless. Prior to getting hurt, Soroka was experiencing a resurgence in 2026, posting a 3.07 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 79 strikeouts over 82 innings with Arizona.
August 8, 2026
Expected to return Monday
Soroka (glute) is expected to start Monday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Soroka needed one rehab outing to prove he's ready to be activated from the injured list. The right-hander reached 57 pitches last Tuesday in a start at Triple-A Reno. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks while walking one over four innings. His activation was anticipated after the Diamondbacks optioned Kohl Drake to Reno on Friday.
August 5, 2026
Begins rehab assignment
Soroka (lower body) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out one over four innings for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Analysis
Soroka began a rebab assignment with the Aces, working his pitch count to 57 (37 strikes). That workload indicates the right-hander isn't far off from being activated.