Braves option Canadian Michael Soroka to triple-A after two starts in comeback bid

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta right-hander Michael Soroka, who posted an 8.38 ERA in two begins in his comeback from two proper Achilles tendon tears, was optioned to triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

The transfer got here after Soroka allowed 5 runs and 7 hits in 3.2 innings in Atlanta’s 8-5 win at Arizona on Sunday. All of Soroka’s runs allowed got here with two outs. After the sport, he mentioned: “That’s not quite me.”

Soroka, an All-Star as a rookie in 2019, was Atlanta’s opening day starter in 2020 earlier than struggling his first Achilles tendon tear early within the season. He wanted a follow-up process earlier than struggling a second tear in 2021.

The Braves didn’t instantly announce who will exchange Soroka within the rotation. An possibility could possibly be rookie AJ Smith Shawver, who threw 2.1 scoreless innings in aid in his debut on Sunday.

The Braves on Monday additionally claimed infielder Lucas Williams off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned Williams to Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Max Fried was transferred to the 60-day injured record.