“Fingers Crossed and Prayers Up!”: Fans Egg on Atlanta Braves Pitcher as He’s Set to End Injury-Ridden 34-Month MLB Absence

It has been a night of victories for the Atlanta Braves. The team just defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 in a brilliant display. Not only that but right after the game, team manager Brian Snitker announced the much-anticipated return of a young player. Michael Soroka is coming back to Major League Baseball.

After an awful injury that tore his Achilles tendon during a game on Aug. 3, 2020, Soroka was escorted off the field because he was unable to do so himself. After surgery and rehab, Soroka was getting ready for a comeback when he tore his tendon again while simply walking to the clubhouse in 2021. Another surgery and more rehab led him to miss the last few seasons. But now, the young star is coming back.

Michael Soroka is coming back to MLB after almost 34 months

Three years is a long time for an athlete, especially when they’re away from their sport at a prime age. No one sees injuries coming but how one deals with them is what’s important. Michael Soroka’s tough but positive attitude has led him this far. A talented pitcher, fans were distraught at seeing him limp off the mound that day. It was even harder when his return got delayed. For fans, the expression ‘been through hell and back’ holds true for Soroka.

Soroka’s teammates are more than excited to see him back too. Utility player Charlie Culberson told The Athletic, “He’s been through heck, but he’s one guy that can get through it and keep going.” Even Snitker praised his upbeat attitude, “What he went through the past couple years, that will really test you…I’ve got a lot of respect for how he went about it. It’s going to be cool. I’m excited about getting him back out there.”

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In eight starts for Triple-A Gwinnett in 2023, the 25-year-old posted a 4.33 ERA. Fans are excited to see him don the Braves jersey again.

Atlanta Braves fans can’t wait to see Soroka at the mound again

While his performance may not immediately be what it once was, the Braves can certainly benefit from Soroka. With an injury-riddled roster and Kyle Wright and Max Fried out, Soroka is needed.

Some also praised Soroka for being the hero of his own story.

Some believe he will end the Braves ‘nightmare’.

The Braves are set to play against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, where Soroka will make his first MLB appearance in 34 months.

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