Diamondbacks add Michael Soroka and Zack Littell, cut Paul Sewald
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks bolstered their pitching staff by activating Michael Soroka from the injured list and signing Zack Littell to a one-year contract. To accommodate these additions, veteran Paul Sewald was designated for assignment after a difficult stretch, while Kade Strowd was sent to Triple-A Reno. Soroka, with an 8-3 record and 3.07 ERA before his injury, is slated to start against the Colorado Rockies. Littell joins after a season with the Nationals, where he notched a 7-8 record and 4.97 ERA and is expected to serve in a relief role.
- •Michael Soroka returns from the injured list after missing nearly two months.
- •Zack Littell signs a one-year contract after being released by the Nationals.
- •Paul Sewald is designated for assignment following poor recent performances.
- •Soroka was 8-3 with a 3.07 ERA before his hip injury.
- •Littell had a 7-8 record and 4.97 ERA in 23 appearances with the Nationals.
- 12:35 AMESPN MLB — D-backs welcome Soroka, Littell to pitching staff
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to pitching staff, cut former closer Paul Sewald
"The Arizona Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the injured list and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract. To make room for the two pitchers, the D-backs designated veteran right-hander Paul Sewald for assignment and sent Kade Strowd to Triple-A Reno.
"The Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the IL and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 11, 2026, 12:35 AMD-backs welcome Soroka, Littell to pitching staff
The Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the IL and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:13 PMDiamondbacks welcome Michael Soroka, Zack Littell to pitching staff, cut former closer Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks added some reinforcements to their pitching staff on Monday with Michael Soroka returning from the injured list and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract. To make room for the two pitchers, the D-backs designated veteran right-hander Paul Sewald for assignment and sent Kade Strowd to Triple-A Reno.
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