Mike Soroka will begin his long-awaited rehab assignment with the High-A Rome Braves on Tuesday, August 16, according to a tweet from David O’Brien of The Athletic.
Soroka, who is just 25 years old, is attempting to come back from a twice-ruptured right Achilles that required three surgeries. He first tore the tendon during a game in the shortened 2020 season, and then tore it again in June 2021 while walking to the clubhouse at Truist Park.
Soroka had been throwing bullpen sessions during the summer months but was then shut down with soreness. It appears he is now ready to take a very large step in his recovery and pitch in a competitive game.