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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…
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