Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Michael Soroka was forced to leave Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins after pitching just one inning at Chase Field.
The right-hander exited the mound prior to the start of the second inning on June 19, 2026, due to posterior left hip discomfort, according to an official announcement from the club.
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Soroka completed a scoreless nine-pitch first inning, allowing two hits, before walking out for his second-inning warmups.
After delivering a single warmup pitch, he and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo signaled to the dugout for assistance before other defenders had fully taken their positions.
An immediate mound meeting with the athletic trainer resulted in Soroka leaving the field with a noticeable limp, prompting relief pitcher Taylor Clarke to hastily warm up and enter the game for Arizona.
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The early exit adds heavily to a challenging day for the Arizona rotation, coming shortly after the team placed starter Ryne Nelson on the injured list for an expected eight to twelve weeks with an elbow injury.
Manager Torey Lovullo also announced on Friday that relief pitcher A. J.
Puk has been diagnosed with a shoulder capsule sprain, further thinning the pitching staff.
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Soroka has posted an 8-3 record with a 3.11 ERA across 81 innings pitched this season after signing a $7.5 million contract with a mutual option during the offseason.
