Braves' Michael Soroka, Athletics' Paul Blackburn set for debuts
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka and Athletics righty Paul Blackburn are slated to make season debuts Monday afternoon when clubs at the opposite end of the standings in their leagues open a three-game interleague series in Oakland.
Soroka hasn't pitched in the majors since Aug. 3, 2020, a game against the New York Mets during which he tore his right Achilles tendon.
He had surgery, then tore the same Achilles