Joakim Soria

Royals' Joakim Soria dealing with mechanical issue

Kansas City Royals pitcher Joakim Soria is battling a mechanical issue.

What It Means:

Said Soria, "My front arm is pulling side to side, instead of up and down. It’s not a big deal. But it’s obviously going to help me [to shore it up]." Until the issue is sorted out, Kelvin Herrera could see increased eighth-inning opportunities. In eight appearances, Soria has allowed six runs across seven innings.

Soria converted on his one save opportunity of the year and is working with a 7.71 ERA and 25.0 strikeout percentage.