Diamondbacks place right-hander Michael Soroka on IL, further depleting pitching staff
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation, further weakening their pitching staff as they strive to remain competitive in the National League playoff chase. This marks the second time this season that Soroka has missed time due to injury; he was sidelined for nearly two months last season with a strained left glute.
Standing at 29 years old, Soroka has performed well when fit, posting an 8-4 record and a 3.40 ERA this season. However, his recent performance was troubling, as he allowed six earned runs over 3 1/3 innings in a 11-5 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Soroka is now joining fellow starting pitchers Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, and Corbin Burnes on the injured list.
The Diamondbacks are optimistic that all three pitchers will make a return during the regular season.
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