URGENT UPDATE: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm, following a line drive incident during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. This injury marks an abrupt end to Soriano’s season, as he aims to recover from the impact.
Soriano reported feeling “a little bit better than yesterday” but admitted, “I’m still fighting,” according to statements translated by an interpreter. The injury occurred when Soriano was struck by a liner from Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers, forcing him to leave the game early.
In a swift roster move, the Angels recalled left-handed pitcher Sam Aldegheri from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Soriano’s place. Soriano, who turns 27 on October 20, concluded the season with a record of 10-11 and a 4.26 ERA over 31 starts. He struck out 152 batters in 169 innings pitched.
Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery praised Soriano’s progress this season. “Now you know what it’s like to make 31 starts in the big leagues, give us 160-plus innings,” Montgomery stated. He emphasized the positives from Soriano’s performance while also noting the areas for improvement. “Most importantly for him, I think the things that he needs to work on have been identified as much as the successes he’s had,” Montgomery added.
As the Angels look forward to next season, Soriano’s injury raises questions about the team’s depth in pitching and the impact on their overall strategy moving forward. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this affects the Angels’ preparations for the 2024 season.
Stay tuned for more updates on Soriano’s recovery and the Angels’ roster changes as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
