Michael Soroka, 27, now a veteran presence in the Nationals' clubhouse, reflects on his past as a rising star with the Braves. After injuries derailed his career, resulting in two lost seasons, Soroka is looking for redemption with a one-year, $9 million contract with Washington. His journey has taught him valuable lessons about appreciation and adaptability, as he embraces a new opportunity and tries to redefine himself as a pitcher after past challenges.
That's perspective that you get once you've been through a couple injuries, and, you know, your career has been threatened.
Soroka made his MLB debut at 20. At 21, he was an all-star who finished sixth in Cy Young voting as a rookie for the Braves in 2019.
He heard from pundits that he wasn't the same pitcher he used to be. A thought occurred to Soroka: That's true. He wasn't the same pitcher he used to be.
The Nationals signed Soroka to a one-year, $9 million contract in December - making him the most expensive arm on the roster.
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