Diamondbacks place Soroka on IL amid pitching woes

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Michael Soroka on the injured list again due to right shoulder inflammation, following a rough return from a nearly two-month glute absence and a troubling six-run, 3.1-inning outing against the Reds. Earlier in the season, Soroka missed about two months with a glute strain and has since shown that he can be effective when healthy, posting an 8-4 record with a 3.40 ERA, though his command has at times been inconsistent. With the rotation already thinned by injuries, the D-backs are counting on Soroka to rejoin the staff by early September, contingent on a smooth recovery and a short ramp-up period. The club also has multiple injured starters—Gallen, Nelson, and Burnes—complicating depth as Arizona fights to stay in the National League playoff race. Soroka’s return could bolster a pitching mix that includes other depth pieces and the team’s goal of fielding a competitive rotation down the stretch, while continuing to monitor spot starts and bullpen options. Overall, the Diamondbacks face a delicate balance between Soroka’s potential impact and the ongoing need to cover innings as injuries persist in their rotation as they chase a playoff berth.