After his debut with the Chicago Cubs was cut short by injury, Michael Soroka has been sidelined on the DL. Now, signs point to a promising return that could bolster the team’s pitching rotation.

The Oakland Athletics enjoyed a resurgent August, powered by a burst of hot hitters and anchored by consistently effective pitching. This combination helped the club find success in the late-summer stretch, offering a glimmer of promise for what might lie ahead.

For the first time in nearly two years, Shohei Ohtani stepped back onto the mound to pitch to live hitters after surgery, drawing a crowd that included some Mets players. His return marks a significant milestone in his recovery journey.