Arsenal Report: Soriano and the Deadline Special
Jul 19 2025
Soriano Soaring Potential, Sinking Results
The Angels and pitching issues have been a valid key value pair for a long time. The team has spent a lot of money on the issue over the last decade or so, with little to show for it. Part of the issue has been a lack of development of their internal guys, but now they have a guy who could be a part of the long-term solution. José Soriano is far from a finished product, but he has flashed components of being a guy who could be a #3 starter or better at some point soon with some adjustments.
Soriano, a 26-year-old righty, is in his third MLB season, and second as a starter. He is a sinker ball pitcher who is throwing his sinker half the time in 2025, and getting mixed results with it. Hitters are...
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