Soriano's Struggles: Velocity Drops, Runs Pile Up

José Soriano faced significant struggles on Wednesday, exiting the game after just three innings and allowing five runs. The Orioles' offense, led by Samuel Basallo, proved too much for Soriano. Basallo was particularly effective, connecting for two-run home runs in both the second and third innings.

Beyond the runs allowed, Soriano's performance was also marked by a decrease in his fastball velocity. His average fastball speed of 96.0 mph was about 1.5 mph below his season average, a trend observed in three of his last four starts. While his velocity did rebound slightly in a previous outing against the A's, it was still down from his earlier season marks in April and May. Given these factors, particularly the declining velocity alongside pitching struggles, Soriano could be considered droppable in shallower fantasy leagues.