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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 1Angels Scratch José Soriano From Start Before Monday Deadline as 9-6 Righty Draws Trade Focus
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 1Summary
- José Soriano was pulled from his scheduled Saturday start against Milwaukee, with the Angels explicitly citing Monday's trade deadline.
- The move shields one of Los Angeles' most valuable trade pieces: Soriano has made 22 starts and posted a 3.29 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 123 innings.
- Brent Suter, 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA, will open a bullpen day in Soriano's place.
- The scratch signals the Angels are managing roster risk ahead of the deadline, when contenders often avoid exposing potential trade targets to injury.
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As the Angels pivot to a bullpen game, will their gamble to protect ace José Soriano yield the offensive overhaul they desperately need? With José Soriano suddenly benched to protect his immense trade value, which desperate contender will meet the Angels' sky-high asking price?