The Winter Meetings are getting rolling this week, and the Arizona Diamondbacks haven't wasted any time making a move.
They've already signed a former Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher to a free agent contract.
The newest Diamondback? Mike Soroka.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported the signing on Monday morning.
Soroka, now a 28-year old swingman, was an All Star for the Braves in 2019 when he had a 13-4 record and a 2.68 ERA.
Injuries changed Soroka's career, as he missed the 2021 and 2022 seasons entirely.
He struggled for Atlanta in 2023 before moving on and pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2024 to the tune of a 4.74 ERA.
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In 2025, Soroka began the year with the Washington Nationals. He made 16 starts and had a 4.87 ERA.
Soroka concluded the season with the Chicago Cubs. He made six appearances for the Cubs, five out of the bullpen, and had a 1.08 ERA.
In his career, Soroka has struck out 8.2 batters per nine innings, a rate that has actually gone up since his missed injury seasons.
The Diamondbacks likely won't count on Soroka to be a full-time starter, but he's a useful member of a staff because of his ability to make spot starts and provide length while also being effective in shorter stints out of the bullpen.
It's not a bad way to start the week for the Diamondbacks, that's for sure.
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