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| - Rafael Soriano is a current major league baseball player.
- He was originally signed as an outfielder before being converted to a pitcher. After an effective 2003 season, Soriano suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and underwent Tommy John surgery on August 17, 2004. He would return to the Majors on September 10,2005. Soriano suffered a concussion on August 29, 2006, after being struck behind the ear by a line drive hit from Angel's slugger Vladimir Guerrero. [1]. He was released from the hospital the following afternoon. Soriano signed a 2-year contract with the Braves worth $9 million USD on January 24, 2008.
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| - He was originally signed as an outfielder before being converted to a pitcher. After an effective 2003 season, Soriano suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and underwent Tommy John surgery on August 17, 2004. He would return to the Majors on September 10,2005. Soriano suffered a concussion on August 29, 2006, after being struck behind the ear by a line drive hit from Angel's slugger Vladimir Guerrero. [1]. He was released from the hospital the following afternoon. Soriano was traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Seattle Mariners on December 6, 2006 in exchange for left-handed pitcher Horacio RamÃrez. In an offseason article, ESPN explained why they believed that Soriano was a significantly better player than Ramirez, calling it the worst trade of the off-season. Soriano had a mixed bag of success and disappointment in his first season in Atlanta, primarily serving as the setup man to closer Bob Wickman. Soriano became the Braves closer after Bob Wickman was designated for assignment in August. He earned his first save since May 10 on August 30. Soriano was suspended for four games on September 20 after hitting Dan Uggla with a pitch. The suspension was reduced to two games after appeal. He finished his first season as a Brave with a 3-3 record and 3.00 ERA. Soriano signed a 2-year contract with the Braves worth $9 million USD on January 24, 2008.
- Rafael Soriano is a current major league baseball player.
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