Braves ace Mike Soroka suffers torn Achilles tendon, out for rest of season

The Atlanta Braves have been given some devastating news.

The team learned on Monday that their number 1 startyer Mike Soroka will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2020 season after suffering a torn achilles tendon in his right leg.

He sustained the injury when he ran off the mound to cover first base after a routine grounder to Mike Freeman in the top of the third inning during the team’s 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Monday. He had to helped off the field and was unable to put weight on the injured leg.

“If Mike Soroka can’t walk off the field, you know it’s pretty serious,” said teammate Freddie Freeman.

“It’s just a terrible injury for somebody so young, so bright, so determined to be great at this game.”

The 23-year old Calgary native was pitching in his third start this season. He ends his shortened 2020 campaign with an 0-1 record, 3.95 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 13.2 innings pitched.