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Over the last few years, one of the things that the Washington Nationals have had fortunate luck with is injuries to their pitching staff. Since 2023, they have started the fewest number of different pitchers, 10, in the Major Leagues.

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Washington Nationals' Former All-Star Pitcher Hits Injured List

The 2025 season was supposed to the first completely healthy one for Washington Nationals pitcher Mike Soroka. The former top-100 prospect, who slotted behind only Ronald Acuna Jr.

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Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 4

Nationals place RHP Michael Soroka (biceps) on injured list

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right biceps strain. Making his debut with the Nationals on Monday at Toronto, Soroka (0-1, 7.20 ERA) allowed four runs on five hits in five-plus innings.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Nationals place starting pitcher on IL due to biceps strain

The Nationals announced that right-hander Michael Soroka has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 1st, due to a right arm biceps strain.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 1

Michael Soroka receives surprisingly positive injury update

Many feared for the worst when Michael Soroka left the game early, but it seems like he will be okay When Michael Soroka left the game holding his right arm in the sixth inning, fans feared for the worst.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 31

What to watch for in Michael Soroka’s Washington Nationals debut

Michael Soroka is making his Nationals debut and he should have success if he is throwing strikes Michael Soroka is making his Washington Nationals debut, and I am intrigued.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019 season, as the team’s largely been in a rebuild since the 2020 campaign. However, that rebuild began to bring fruits in 2024, as James Wood and Dylan Crews made their MLB debut.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 22

Should Nationals Be Concerned About Starter's Poor Finish to Spring Training?

Spring Training doesn't matter, but it does mean a little bit more for a team like the Washington Nationals with so many young players on their roster and in camp.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 6

Washington Nationals Right-Handed Free-Agent Signee Shines In Second Start

Making his second start of the spring for the Washington Nationals, Michael Soroka impressed with four solid innings, shutting down the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday afternoon in Jupiter, Florida.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 2

Washington Nationals Vet Cementing Rotation Spot With Elite Spring Numbers

The Washington Nationals addressed a number of weaknesses on their roster during the offseason, but didn’t make any splashes. Several veterans were added to the mix, mostly on one-year deals.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2

Nationals Notes: Soroka, Wood, Garcia

After moving to the bullpen with the White Sox down the stretch last year and finding great success with a 2.75 ERA and a 39% strikeout rate in 36 innings of work after converting to relief, right-hander Michael Soroka now figures to get another crack at starting in D.C.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 1

Great First Outing by Washington Nationals Offseason Signing Is Promising Sign

The Washington Nationals took a flyer on Michael Soroka this offseason. There's no doubt about the talent the right-hander possesses. It got him selected

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

Royals designate Braden Shewmake for assignment

The Royals announced that they’ve designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for reliever Carlos Estévez, who inked a two-year free agent deal.

Washington Nationals News / Bluejaysnation / January 20

Right-hander Michael Soroka discusses signing with the Nationals, his season with the White Sox, and winning the Larry J. Pearson award

Last weekend, right-hander Michael Soroka stepped up on stage at the Baseball Canada Banquet and Fundraiser to accept the Larry J. Pearson Alumni Award, with fellow Canadian baseball players and folks from the organization in attendance.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 19

The Nationals sign Canadian pitcher Mike Soroka to a one-year deal

A Canadian pitcher is off the market. No, not Nick Pivetta, who the Blue Jays are reportedly interested in, but reliever Michael Soroka. On Thursday afternoon, it was reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal that the right-handed pitcher has signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 19

Nationals sign RHP Michael Soroka to one-year deal

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with former All-Star right-hander Michael Soroka on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, but multiple reports said the deal was worth $9 million.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 19

Braves beloved old friend Michael Soroka signs with division rival

The Braves find themselves in need of pitching this offseason—both starters and relievers—which led some to speculate about a potential reunion with Michael Soroka as a low-risk, high-reward option.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Former Braves All-Star signs with Nationals

The Nationals announced they signed right-hander Michael Soroka to a one-year deal.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Free agent Michael Soroka drawing more interest as starter than reliever

Soroka was moved to the White Sox bullpen in the 2024 season and proceeded to go on an absolute tear.

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Chicago White Sox News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

High Upside Free Agent Could Provide Great Value

Michael Soroka once looked like baseball’s next best starting pitcher when he broke into the majors with the Atlanta Braves. However, seven years after his debut and two consecutive poor seasons, Soroka has become a free agent looking to reclaim his promise.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 13

Braves old friend Michael Soroka could emerge in new role

A Braves fan favorite could be on the cusp of a career resurgence. As Mike Petriello of MLB.com outlined, Michael Soroka, the reliever, could end up being a more popular free agent this offseason than most people anticipate.

Chicago White Sox News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Canadian Michael Soroka activated from the injured list, pitches two innings of scoreless relief for the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox season has been one of the record books and not for the right reasons. They have lost 120 games this season, tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in a single season from post-1900 in the MLB era.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

White Sox make pitching swap, move right-hander to bullpen

The pitcher will stay stretched out and work multiple innings.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6, 2024

Mike Soroka gets 100% real on Braves trading him to White Sox

In 2018, a young right-handed pitcher made his MLB debut for the Atlanta Braves and caught fans’ attention after performing well across five starts. This pitcher took a gargantuan step forward in 2019, pitching to a 2.68 ERA across 29 starts.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2023

Braves SP set to do something he hasn't done since 2019

Suffice to say, Friday's return to the diamond (in front of the home fans) has been a long time coming.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2023

Braves make former All-Star's return to MLB short-lived

Braves make former All-Star's long-awaited return to MLB short-lived

Mike Soroka made his first big league start in 1,030 days last week on Memorial Day. His return to an MLB diamond after nearly three years was short-lived, however.

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