José Soriano had the starting nod for the Los Angeles Angels in Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 1. Now, he’s listed as a healthy scratch, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman.
Soriano has had his name swirl around discussions and trade rumors ahead of the MLB trade deadline, which is scheduled for Monday, August 3 at 6 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. PT.
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Starting in place of Soriano is 36-year-old right-hand pitcher Brent Suter.
Soriano has put up a 9-6 record with a 3.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts. He’s also tallied a 1.25 WHIP in 123 innings pitched. The 27-year-old, right-handed pitcher has appeared in and started 22 games for the Angels.
The Angels released the following statement on Saturday:
The last time Soriano pitched against the Brewers was during the 2025 season. On September 17, he pitched 1.1 innings where he allowed two hits, two walks and three runs in a 9-2 loss. He did not deliver any strikeouts during the September 2025 meeting at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
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Jose Soriano stats and record
Soriano is on pace for a career-best 3.29 ERA. In his last outing against the San Francisco Giants, he helped the Angels to a narrow 4-3 victory where Soriano pitched five innings at Oracle Park.
On the mound, he put in work against one of the five California-based MLB teams. Soriano wasn’t perfect but nevertheless put on a good pitching display that contributed in getting the job done.
He only gave up three hits and allowed one run in his July 26 performance. Soriano struck out five batters and only three were walked in 85 total pitches.
Soriano first signed with Angels as an international free agent for a $70,000 signing bonus on March 4, 2016. He had quite the journey that took him from his home in the Dominican Republic to Arizona to Iowa. The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Soriano from the Angels in the 2020 Rule 5 draft. He spent time in Florida, before the Pirates sent him back to the Angels in 2021.
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Soriano rehabbed from injury and continued to develop under the Angels’ farm system until he got his break in 2023. He made his MLB debut on June 3, 2023 when the Angels promoted Soriano to the majors. It was the first time being called up in his career and he didn’t look back.
In 38 appearances out of the bullpen during his rookie campaign, he threw a 3.64 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 42 innings of work.
Soriano, now in his fourth-year in the MLB, looks to improve upon his recent outings. However, it will be interesting to see whether he remains with the Angels as movement around the league is anticipated in light of the trade deadline.
In the meantime, Suter and the Angels will take on the Brewers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA beginning at 9:38 p.m. ET and 6:38 p.m. PT.
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The Angels currently have a 42-68 record and are in fifth place in the American League West division. The Brewers are 68-41, sitting atop the National League Central with the best record.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Angels scratch José Soriano before Brewers game amid trade buzz
