PLAYING TIME: Season-ending Tommy John surgery for Soria

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Soria out for season with Tommy John surgeryBobby Abreu? " target="_blank"

Joakim Soria (RHP, KC) is headed for season-ending Tommy John surgery, due to the right elbow ligament damage that BaseballHQ.com analyst Jock Thompson cited in his detailed March 20 PTT coverage. KC has yet to reveal Soria's replacement as closer. The situation could be fluid, as KC's bullpen is deep in replacement candidates, headed by Greg Holland (RHP, KC) and Jonathon Broxton (RHP, KC). 

Soria should be eliminated from draft lists of those in redraft leagues, yet makes a potentially desirable reserve stash for those in keeper formats. Soria has displayed elite skills throughout his career, with five straight seasons of 100+ BPV,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

David Festa will attempt to fill the shoes of Pablo López; Hunter Greene returns to the IL, and A's, Giants and White Sox all shake up their infields.
Jun 5 2025 8:50am
Andrés Giménez's quad strain is healed, and he looks to put aside a rough start to 2025. Plus updates on PT situations given news on Carter, Burnes, Vientos, Nick Gonzales, and more.
Jun 4 2025 8:44am
An AL-heavy news day: Devin Williams should resume closing in NY, Parker Meadows to make his season debut, Colton Cowser is back, a couple of predictable injuries in Anaheim, and more...
Jun 3 2025 8:18am
Daulton Varsho's injury solidifies PT for Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw; some injury-related shakeups in Houston; youngsters Rocker and Abel return to the mound this week.
Jun 2 2025 9:10am
With Ryan Mountcastle's hamstring strain, there will be some infield shifting in Baltimore. Plus Wallner and Bryce Miller return, and Toglia and Jordan Walker exit the active roster.
Jun 1 2025 8:22am

Tools