Should i drop joakim soria

I know there were a couple misses. I had a brief conversation with him in the dugout. Those misses translated into some balls that resulted in some runs. I think by and large, getting him back out on the bump and seeing him go to work was really refreshing for every single one of us. After all, Lovullo has been playing the matchup game this season instead of having traditional roles for guys in the latter stages of games.

We have to be ready at any moment. I will do it. The Diamondbacks look to avoid getting swept by the Marlins in Miami on Thursday, with a starting pitching matchup of Madison Bumgarner vs.

The disappointing shortened season for the Diamondbacks forced general manager Mike Hazen to twiddle his thumbs as top-tier players welcomed themselves onto the Dodgers and Padres rosters this offseason. Following months of minimal action in the market, Arizona stuck their neck out and nabbed reliever Joakim Soria on a one-year deal. Entering his 14th season in the bigs, Soria provides much-needed depth to a bullpen ranking dead last on Fangraphs Depth Chart prior to the acquisition.

After a tumultuous first half and second half too , the Snakes shipped veterans Archie Bradley and Andrew Chafin to Cincinnati and the North Side of Chicago respectively at the August 31st trade deadline in exchange for mid-tier prospects. Arizona also chose not to re-sign the two remaining veteran relievers on their roster, Junior Guerra and Hector Rondon after their subpar seasons. Recognized as one of the most consistent relievers in his long career, Soria found ways to remain valuable at 36 years old.

Soria remains a versatile reliever, nailing down career saves. His fastball velocity placed in the 43rd percentile at In his four-pitch arsenal, the slider appears as the most emphasized secondary-pitch going forward. Over the last three seasons, the Mexico native altered his secondaries in his pitch arsenal.

Meanwhile, his curveball dwindled down to its lowest usage in his career, along with the smallest vertical difference between his curve and slider. Given his pitch usage and the command issues with his hook in , he seems inclined to rely more on his slider in this upcoming season.

Although, I believe Soria and the Diamondbacks will change the approach on his available secondary pitches. Davante Adams GB. Cooper Kupp LAR. Tyreek Hill KC. Brown TEN. Cordarrelle Patterson ATL. Mike Evans TB. Metcalf SEA. Justin Jefferson MIN. Stefon Diggs BUF. Michael Pittman Jr. Darren Waller LV. Travis Kelce KC. George Kittle SF. Mark Andrews BAL. Kyle Pitts ATL. Mike Gesicki MIA. Hockenson DET. Dallas Goedert PHI. Dalton Schultz DAL. Pat Freiermuth PIT.

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