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Braves put Soroka back on DL, promote Santana

Michael John Graydon Soroka was born Aug. 4, 1997 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Braves drafted Mike Soroka in the first round (28th) of the 2015 draft. In 61 minor league games (59 starts), Soroka has a 2.91 ERA and 287 strikeouts in 330 2/3 innings. A non-roster invitee, Soroka has struck out three batters in three innings. On Thursday, Soroka struck out Miguel Cabrera on a 95 mph fastball that impressed Cabrera.
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June 22, 2018

Mike Soroka just came off his first disabled list stint. He’ll now experience his second.

The Braves placed their prized 20-year-old righty on the 10-day DL with right shoulder inflammation, the same reason he was sidelined before returning against the Mets on June 13.

Soroka made two starts since he was activated. He carried a no-hitter into the seventh against the Mets, but was tagged for four runs in 4-2/3 innings against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. His velocity had dipped into the low-90s later in that outing.

He likely was placed on the DL for precautionary reasons, as he was before.

The Braves promoted utilityman Danny Santana to fill Soroka’s spot. Santana has hit .279 with an .839 OPS in 54 games with Triple-A Gwinnett. He has added 11 homers, already a career-high at any level.

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