ATLANTA — It’s official: Mike Soroka is out for the rest of the season.
The Atlanta Braves young star pitcher suffered a leg injury against the New York Mets Monday night. Soroka landed awkwardly on his right leg trying to cover first base in the top of the third inning.
Manager Brian Snitker confirmed after the game that Soroka tore his Achilles.
“This night just sucks.. when you lose one of the best pitching arms for the season it’s tough. It just sucks,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said.
Braves manager Brian Snitker says #1 starter Mike Soroka tore his Achilles in 3rd inning vs Mets and is out for the season https://t.co/U60skyDbcV pic.twitter.com/O6JE3hYWVN
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) August 4, 2020
DEVELOPING: Braves star Mike Soroka was helped off the field after an injury in the top of the 3rd inning. https://t.co/v5LMb0rMXj
— WSB-TV Sports Zone (@WSBTVsports) August 4, 2020
This was awful to watch. The fact he couldn’t put weight on it and needed to be helped off the field with trainers on both sides is really concerning. Chris Rusin warming up on the field with one out in the third inning. https://t.co/9gfvD8sUl3
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) August 4, 2020
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It’s something that Braves and their fans do not want to see, especially in a shortened season. The Braves are already without Cole Hamels, who has not made his season debut yet as he recovers from an injury.
No roster moves have been announced yet with Soroka now out for the season. His teammates and other stars from around the league are sending their thoughts to the young ace.
Praying for a speedy recovery brother @Mike_Soroka28 😞🙏🏾 https://t.co/xCIOomWYEz
— Touki Toussaint (@ToukiToussaint) August 4, 2020
prayers up for Soroka ✊🏽
— Jack Flaherty (@Jack9Flaherty) August 4, 2020
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