Angels scratch RHP Jose Soriano from Saturday start vs. Brewers

Field Level Media|published: Sat 1st August, 16:43 2026

Jun 30, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano (59) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels scratched right-hander Jose Soriano from his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Baseball Operations Consultant John Mozeliak released a statement on the decision:

"Today, Jose Soriano will not make his scheduled start. With the trade deadline on Monday and the uncertainty of the next 48 hours, we decided to take a prudent approach and see where these next few days lead us."

Soriano, 27, has posted a career-low 3.29 ERA this season through 22 starts.

For his career, he has a 3.72 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 432 strikeouts in 113 games (73 starts).

The right-hander is under contact through 2028 and carries a salary of $2.9 million this season. So, he should be an appealing trade option for many teams at the deadline.

The Angels already made a move as "sellers" by shipping right-hander Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league infielder Angel Arredondo.

--Field Level Media

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