Joakim Soria Rejoins Kansas City To Be Strong Holds Option In 2016

Soria was lights out in 2014, so it was pretty sensible that the regression police were gunning for him last year. He still did well, striking out nearly a batter per inning (64 Ks in 67.2 IP) and posting a 2.53 ERA/1.09 WHIP alongside a 3.26 SIERA. He had his best swinging strike rate since 2009, and now he gets to be a part of a very strong Royals bullpen. He’ll be 32 this year, and while he’s no longer a young guy, he’s clearly still a very good pitcher who is showing no signs of missing a whole year back in 2012. While the ninth inning is Wade Davis’, Soria should work with Kelvin Herrera to become a holds monster as the Royals look to defend their title.