Braves finally get good news about Mike Soroka

Mike Soroka is getting closer to his return to the Atlanta Braves after this latest positive update.

Mike Soroka didn’t serve for them Atlanta Braves since the truncated 2020 season after tearing his Achilles tendon while setting up a ball during a game against the New York Mets. He suffered another setback last season when he tore his Achilles tendon again, putting him back on the shelf. Only last month his comeback was delayed again. However, it seems that a return could come sooner rather than later.

Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Aug. 4 that Soroka will be serving in simulated games “soon” but there is no date for a rehab assignment for him.

Mike Soroka will be putting up simulated games soon

Soroka hasn’t had much luck in his recovery from the injury he picked up in 2020. Just last year, when he was about to return, Soroka felt a pop in his right leg as he walked to the clubhouse. Then it was revealed that he tore his right Achilles tendon againand effectively ended every chance he had to return that year.

Then, last July, was Soroka hit in the knee by a comebackerwhich delayed his planned start of rehab.

Soroka’s last full season was 2019, where he recorded a 2.68 ERA, a 1,111 WHIP, a 13-4 record, 142 strikeouts and 41 walks over 174.2 innings (29 starts). That year he played in the All-Star Game and came second in the NL Rookie of the Year contest.

It’s unknown when exactly Soroka will begin his rehab stint, but for Braves fans wondering what’s going on with him, he’ll be hosting simulated matches shortly.