D-backs place Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar on injured list
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list due to a strained right glute. Soroka exited his last start after warmup pitches in the second inning. Additionally, utilityman Jordan Lawlar returned to the IL with a strained right hamstring sustained in a recent game against Minnesota. Both players are expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Arizona faces mounting injury issues, as Soroka joins Ryne Nelson and Corbin Burnes, who are also unable to play due to their own injuries. To fill the roster gaps, the Diamondbacks recalled left-handed pitcher Philip Abner and utilityman Tim Tawa from Triple-A Reno.
- •Michael Soroka is on the 15-day IL with a strained right glute.
- •Jordan Lawlar is also on the IL with a strained right hamstring.
- •Both players are expected to miss at least four weeks.
- •The Diamondbacks have recalled Philip Abner and Tim Tawa to the roster.
- •Soroka had an 8-3 record and a 3.07 ERA in 15 starts this season.
- 1:41 AMESPN MLB — Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Soroka latest Diamondbacks starting pitcher to hit injured list; Lawlar also sidelined again
"The Arizona Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute. Arizona also put utilityman Jordan Lawlar back on the IL with a strained right hamstring, which occurred in Friday’s victory over Minnesota. Both players had MRIs on Saturday and will be sidelined at least four weeks, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said before Saturday’s game against the Twins.
"The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 21, 2026, 1:41 AMSoroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL
The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:23 AMSoroka latest Diamondbacks starting pitcher to hit injured list; Lawlar also sidelined again
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute. Arizona also put utilityman Jordan Lawlar back on the IL with a strained right hamstring, which occurred in Friday’s victory over Minnesota. Both players had MRIs on Saturday and will be sidelined at least four weeks, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said before Saturday’s game against the Twins.
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