Soriano's Fastball Crisis and Comeback | MLB News

José Soriano’s fastball is his biggest liability—and his biggest weapon. Once a dominant early-season pitcher with a 0.48 ERA, he’s since struggled as hitters exploit his heater, which accounts for over half his home runs and many extra-base hits. His strikeout rate has dipped, contact rates soared, and June saw a brutal uptick in damage despite fewer batters faced. But August hints at redemption: fewer barrels, no homers on fastballs for stretches, and even a win after seven innings—his longest outing of the year. The key? Keeping that fastball under control while mixing in his nasty secondary pitches. If he can find consistency with his heater, Soriano could turn close games into wins for the Jays.

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