Michael Soroka, who excelled as a reliever last year for the White Sox, has signed a one-year deal with the Nationals and hopes to return to starting. In his Spring Training debut, he pitched three scoreless innings with an impressive average velocity of 95mph, significantly up from his career average. Both Soroka and Nationals manager Dave Martinez expressed optimism about his ability to maintain this velocity throughout the season. If healthy, Soroka is poised to play an essential role in the Nationals' rotation alongside other pitchers.
Soroka's velocity was up substantially during the outing, averaging 95mph and topping out at 96.2mph, a significant increase from previous seasons.
Both Soroka and manager Dave Martinez appeared encouraged by the start, with Martinez calling it "very encouraging" for the pitcher’s prospects this season.
Soroka noted that the feeling of where his fastball reached after three innings was exciting, stating he can replicate that velocity repeatedly.
If healthy, Soroka is expected to be a key part of the Nationals' rotation this year, showing promise in early Spring Training outings.
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