Height
6'5"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Draft
2015, Rd 1, #28
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 93 | 3.7846515 | 22-26 | 392 | 1.2216132 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$4.5M
AAV
$7.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Michael Soroka's one-year, $7.5M deal with the Diamondbacks earns a C CVI — a defensible but unspectacular gamble on a pitcher whose ceiling remains tantalizingly high despite years of injury setbacks. At 27, Soroka was an above-average starter when healthy, posting a 2.68 ERA across his first two seasons before Tommy John surgery and subsequent Achilles issues derailed his trajectory. The Diamondbacks are betting that a shortened season and careful workload management can unlock the pitcher who once looked like a foundational piece for Atlanta's rotation. While $7.5M AAV represents reasonable market value for a reclamation project with legitimate upside, the one-year commitment feels slightly conservative given Arizona's competitive window and their need for rotation stability behind Zac Gallen. This contract works as a prove-it deal for Soroka to rebuild his value, but the Diamondbacks may have missed an opportunity to secure a potential bargain if he returns to form. The grade reflects solid risk management rather than the kind of aggressive roster building that championship contenders typically require.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Michael Soroka, a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $7.5M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 28, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ PHI | W 5-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs ATL | W 2-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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