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Michael Soroka Declines Mutual Option With D-Backs

Michael Soroka has officially declined his end of a $10MM mutual option with the Diamondbacks, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. He’ll be paid a $1MM buyout and return to free agency. This was inevitable, as Soroka has put…

By Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:04 AM

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Michael Soroka officially declined his $10 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks to become a free agent.
Soroka will receive a $1 million buyout from Arizona as he heads to free agency.
The right-hander pitched 116 innings with a 3.41 ERA and a 24.1% strikeout rate last season.

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Michael Soroka has officially declined his portion of a $10 million mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The starting pitcher will receive a $1 million buyout and return to free agency after an effective campaign with Arizona.

Soroka posted a 3.41 ERA across 116 innings under manager Torey Lovullo, marking his highest workload since 2019. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen downplayed spending significantly on free agent starters, potentially complicating a reunion as Soroka targets a multi-year deal.

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