Scouting Report: José Soriano

Summary

José Soriano, RHP for the Los Angeles Angels, started 2026 with an exceptional April, earning AL Pitcher of the Month honors with a 1.74 ERA through his first six starts. However, he has experienced recent struggles, losing consecutive starts to the Chicago White Sox in early May. In his May 4 outing, he allowed 5 runs on 8 hits and 3 walks over just 4 innings—his shortest start and worst performance of the season. He dealt with neck stiffness during this period. Despite the recent downturn, Soriano rebounded with a strong performance against Toronto on May 11, striking out 7 over 7⅔ innings while allowing only 2 hits and 1 walk, earning his 6th win. His season record stands at 6-2 with a 1.74 ERA overall. The underlying metrics show elite stuff with a 98 MPH fastball and an improved splitter (17.4% usage), though recent performances suggest some inconsistency and control issues.