Soriano’s Electric Debut for Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays just acquired electric pitcher José Soriano, set to make his debut this Friday against the Phillies — a move that signals their serious rebuild. Soriano, a two-year Angels starter with 279 strikeouts and a 3.85 ERA, is firing fastballs in the mid-90s and devastating hitters with his curveball (46% whiff rate). He’s also boasting top-five ground-ball rates thanks to his 96.7 mph sinker. In exchange, they shipped off highly touted prospect Arjun Nimmala, the 43rd-best MLB talent. While his command can be wild, Toronto’s pitching staff believes they can refine his mechanics and unlock even more dominance. With a contract through 2027, Soriano could be the next cornerstone of Blue Jays’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd55ba947c1ec628