And then Soriano will be part of the Blue Jays rotation for 2027 and 2028. Soriano's Season in Three ActsThrough his first six starts, Soriano was the best pitcher in baseball. Pitcher Season ERA Earned Runs Innings Pitched Jose Soriano 2026 0.24 1 37 2/3 Fernando Valenzuela 1981 0.33 2 54This six-game stretch hints at Soriano's tantalizing potential. One thing that might help Soriano is the Blue Jays catchers are far better at framing pitches than the Angels catchers. — Baseball Trade Values (@BaseballValues) August 3, 2026One significant risk for the Blue Jays is a prolonged lockout next season.