{
  "id": 7249270,
  "title": "Snakepit Roundtable: Burnes, Gallen, Soroka return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/snakepit-roundtable-burnes-gallen-soroka-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T05:11:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/snakepit-roundtable-burnes-gallen-soroka-051130020.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As per the recent return of Zac Gallen, Zac Burnes, and Matt Soroka from the injured list, James Attwood expects Soroka to have the most significant positive impact on the team. Gallen has faced challenges for the past two years, while Soroka has been mostly healthy. If Soroka can regain his earlier-season form and pitch around 80 pitches, he could help alleviate some bullpen pressure heading into October. Spencer believes Burnes holds the most promise, followed by Gallen, although he worries about Burnes' pitch count restrictions. Makakilo also favors Soroka, noting his impressive first games back in terms of FIP and expected stats. Justin has faith in both Soroka and Burnes, but worries about Burnes' potential limitations due to his lengthy absence from pitching. Ben favors Soroka, given his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher, while Justin is less optimistic about Burnes' impact due to his limited experience post-injury.",
  "summary": "All three of Burnes, Gallen, and Soroka returned from the IL this week. Which do you expect to have the biggest positive impact on the team? James Attwood: Probably Soroka. Burnes is still pitch-limited and is still looking for the feel and timing on his breaking pitches, especially the curve. Gallen has had a rough […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}