Nationals’ Soroka Returns to Pitch Braves Amid Injury Comeback

Michael Soroka, once a top pitching prospect for the Atlanta Braves, is currently pitching for the Washington Nationals after signing a one-year deal worth $9 million. Soroka has struggled with injuries, including a double torn Achilles and a biceps strain, which have limited his playing time and effectiveness in recent years. Despite these setbacks, he recently returned to the Nationals' rotation and showed promising signs with an eight-strikeout performance in a five-inning outing. Soroka faced his former team, the Braves, for the first time this season, a matchup that garnered attention given his history with Atlanta. The Braves, seeking to reach a .500 record, started Spencer Schwellenbach, who has had mixed results but recently delivered a strong performance against Cincinnati. Nationals manager Dave Martinez emphasized the importance of keeping Soroka healthy, recognizing his potential to contribute significantly if he can stay on the mound.