Diamondbacks starter Soroka exits after injury in second inning against Twins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Michael Soroka, starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, left the game against the Twins after appearing to injure his leg during warm-ups for the second inning on June 19. Soroka pitched a scoreless first inning, allowing two hits on nine pitches. He was replaced by Taylor Clarke following the injury. This incident follows the team placing pitcher Ryne Nelson on the injured list earlier in the day due to a sprained elbow and strained forearm.
- •Soroka walked off after one warm-up pitch in the second inning.
- •He recorded two hits allowed in a scoreless first inning.
- •Taylor Clarke was brought in as his replacement.
- •Ryne Nelson was placed on the injured list earlier that day.
- 4:44 AMESPN MLB — D-backs' Soroka exits after 1 with hip discomfort
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks starter Soroka leaves after 1 inning with apparent leg injury against Twins
"Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka walked off the field after appearing to hurt his leg while warming up to start the second inning against Minnesota on Friday night in a development that could further deplete Arizona’s pitching depth. The 28-year-old right-hander allowed two hits on nine pitches in a scoreless first inning. With a 3.11 ERA, Soroka (8-3) leads the Diamondbacks in wins, though he’s gone 4-3 in his last seven decisions following a 4-0 start.
"Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka left Friday's game against Minnesota after one inning with what the team called posterior left hip discomfort.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 20, 2026, 4:44 AMD-backs' Soroka exits after 1 with hip discomfort
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka left Friday's game against Minnesota after one inning with what the team called posterior left hip discomfort.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:12 AMDiamondbacks starter Soroka leaves after 1 inning with apparent leg injury against Twins
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka walked off the field after appearing to hurt his leg while warming up to start the second inning against Minnesota on Friday night in a development that could further deplete Arizona’s pitching depth. The 28-year-old right-hander allowed two hits on nine pitches in a scoreless first inning. With a 3.11 ERA, Soroka (8-3) leads the Diamondbacks in wins, though he’s gone 4-3 in his last seven decisions following a 4-0 start.
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