Report: D-backs, Soroka agree to 1-yr, $7.5M deal

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ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan report that the Diamondbacks and Michael Soroka are in agreement on a one-year, $7.5 million contract.

Soroka had moments of success this past season, but also struggled with multiple injuries. He was particularly strong in the second half, posting a 2.01 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 21/10 K/BB ratio in 22.1 innings. He was also particularly effective out of the bullpen in 2024, so it remains to be seen how Arizona plans to deploy him. However, we would assume he will at least begin the season in the Diamondbacks’ rotation.

Source: Jesse Rogers
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Willson Contreras

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Willson Contreras (hand) returned to the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Cubs.

Contreras hasn’t played since September 17 when he was hit in the hand by a pitch. It’s encouraging that he’ll be able to get a couple of live at-bats in before the Red Sox open the postseason on Tuesday against the Yankees. He’ll serve as the team’s designated hitter and will bat third against Cubs’ left-hander Shota Imanaga.
- David Shovein

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Seiya Suzuki is not in the Cubs’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Red Sox.

It’s nothing more than a routine day of rest for the 32-year-old slugger. Suzuki has had a terrific season in the middle of the Cubs’ starting lineup, slashing .270/.368/.473 with 26 homers, 86 RBI and three stolen bases in 634 plate appearances. Michael Conforto will start in his place in right field and will bat fifth against Red Sox’ right-hander Tanner Houck.
- David Shovein

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Guardians recalled RHP Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus.

Peterson rejoins the Guardians for the final day of the regular season to provide an extra option out of the bullpen that’s capable of working multiple innings. The 27-year-old righty has made just one appearance with the Guardians this season, striking out three batters over two scoreless innings.
- David Shovein

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Guardians optioned RHP Craig Yoho to Triple-A Columbus.

Yoho gave up two runs on three hits in just 1/3 of an inning on Saturday, which appears to have earned him a demotion back to Triple-A. The 26-year-old righty registered a 6.87 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and a 23/10 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings in 19 appearances with the Guardians.
- David Shovein

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Luis Arraez (ankle) is not in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rays.

It’s the third straight game that Arraez has missed since suffering a left ankle sprain earlier in the week. It’s possible that he could be available off the bench if needed in a near must-win game for the Phillies on Sunday. Bryson Stott will again slide over and cover second base while Edmundo Sosa starts at third base and will bat seventh for the Phillies.
- David Shovein

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Chandler Simpson (foot) remains out of the Rays’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Phillies.

If the Rays had anything meaningful to play for on Sunday, he would probably be in there, but he’ll get an extra day to rest in advance of the postseason. Victor Mesa Jr. will start in his place in left field and will bat leadoff for the Rays against Zack Wheeler and the Phillies on Sunday afternoon.
- David Shovein

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José Urquidy

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Phillies designated RHP José Urquidy for assignment.

Urquidy made just two appearances during his time with the Phillies, posting a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 9/0 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings of work. Someone needed to get the boot though to make room for the return of Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and Urquidy wound up drawing the short straw.
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Phillies activated LHP Jesús Luzardo from the 15-day injured list.

The 28-year-old southpaw will be available out of the Phillies’ bullpen for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Rays. The Phillies need a victory or a loss from the Diamondbacks in order to punch their ticket to the postseason, so they’ll certainly use any and all available bullpen arms if necessary to get that job done.
- David Shovein

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Rays optioned RHP Ty Johnson to Triple-A Durham.

The rookie right-hander threw 38 pitches against the Phillies on Saturday and wasn’t going to be available for Sunday’s regular season finale, so the Rays opted to swap him out for a fresh arm in Jesse Scholtens. Johnson has posted a 3.52 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and an 11/4 K/BB ratio across 7 2/3 innings in eight appearances with the Rays on the season.
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Rays recalled RHP Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham.

Scholtens has made 11 appearances (two starts) for the Rays this season, compiling a 4.03 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 34/14 K/BB ratio over 44 2/3 innings. expect him to work in a bulk role against the Phillies on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.
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Michael Soroka

ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan report that the Diamondbacks and Michael Soroka are in agreement on a one-year, $7.5 million contract.

Willson Contreras

Willson Contreras (hand) returned to the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Cubs.

Seiya Suzuki

Seiya Suzuki is not in the Cubs’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Red Sox.

Austin Peterson

Guardians recalled RHP Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus.

Craig Yoho

Guardians optioned RHP Craig Yoho to Triple-A Columbus.

Luis Arraez

Luis Arraez (ankle) is not in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rays.

Chandler Simpson

Chandler Simpson (foot) remains out of the Rays’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Phillies.

José Urquidy

Phillies designated RHP José Urquidy for assignment.

Jesús Luzardo

Phillies activated LHP Jesús Luzardo from the 15-day injured list.

Ty Johnson

Rays optioned RHP Ty Johnson to Triple-A Durham.

Jesse Scholtens

Rays recalled RHP Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham.