Braves recall RHP Michael Soroka for first start since 2020

The Atlanta Braves officially recalled starting pitcher Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett and the right-hander will start Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

Soroka will take the roster spot of right-hander Dereck Rodriguez, who was optioned to Gwinnet late Sunday night.

Soroka, 25, last pitched in the majors leagues on Aug. 3, 2020, three games into the pandemic-shortened season. He exited a start against