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Joakim Soria has setback, out until 7/1

T.R. Sullivan reports that Joakim Soria has suffered a strained muscle in his chest, which will delay his return from the disabled list

By Adam J. Morris
USA TODAY Sports

T.R. Sullivan reports that Texas Rangers reliever Joakim Soria has been diagnosed with a strained chest muscle.

Sullivan says that Soria was on track to be back in the majors before June 1, but now, because of this injury, he won't throw for 2-3 weeks, and is not expected back until July 1 at the earliest.

Joakim Soria

#28 / Texas Rangers

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May 18, 1984

Soria, who is recuperating from Tommy John surgery, signed a 2 year, $8 million deal with the Rangers this past offseason that includes a $7 million team option for the 2015 season.

Soria, a Rule 5 selection of the Kansas City Royals from the San Diego Padres prior to the 2007 season, was one of the best relievers in baseball from 2007-10. Soria had a disappointing 2011 season, however, and then underwent Tommy John surgery in April, 2012.