Michael Soroka draws Rockies as he returns to D-backs' rotation

PUBLISHED Aug 10, 2026, 3:14 AM ET

Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to return from the injured list to start against the Colorado Rockies on Monday in Phoenix. Soroka has posted an 8-3 record with a 3.07 ERA over fifteen appearances during his debut season with the Diamondbacks. He missed nearly two months due to a strained left glute muscle sustained during a June start against Minnesota. His early success followed a mechanical adjustment involving a lower release point and increased reliance on a sweeping curveball. The Diamondbacks enter the three-game series following a successful homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo praised his squad for securing a vital series win amidst a tight National League wild-card race. Meanwhile, rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes takes the mound for the Rockies following a tough outing against Tampa Bay. Colorado enters the matchup looking to reverse a difficult stretch of losses during the regular season.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused on athletic performance, injury updates, and statistics. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

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Arizona Republic sports reporting published on August 10, 2026. https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/michael-soroka-return-rockies

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 23
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 23
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Explain Framing

Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused on athletic performance, injury updates, and statistics. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

Primary Source

Arizona Republic sports reporting published on August 10, 2026. https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/michael-soroka-return-rockies