MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano went on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm Thursday, a day after he was hit by a line drive.
Soriano said through an interpreter that he feels “a little bit better than yesterday” but added that “I’m still fighting.”
The right-hander left Los Angeles’ 9-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday after being struck by a liner from Jake Bauers.
Los Angeles recalled left-handed pitcher Sam Aldegheri from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill Soriano’s spot on the roster.
“How I feel right now, I don’t think there’s a reason to force anything,” Soriano said.
Soriano, who turns 27 on Oct. 20, went 10-11 this season with a 4.26 ERA in 31 starts. He struck out 152 batters in 169 innings.
Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery congratulated Soriano for the progress he made this season.
“I just said, ‘Now you know what it’s like to make 31 starts in the big leagues, give us 160-plus innings,’ “ Montgomery said. “Next year that number will have a ‘2’ in front of it. So many positives.
"Most importantly for him, I think the things that he needs to work on have been identified as much as the successes he’s had. And they’re not big things anymore. Maybe prior to coming into this year, it was more of a mountainous sort of thing. Now it feels like a molehill.”
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Los Angeles Angels' José Soriano throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano leaves the game with an injury during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and set a franchise record with 11 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs survived an injury scare to Victor Wembanyama, rallying to beat the New York Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Wembanyama finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes before limping off the court with an apparent leg injury with under 11 minutes remaining. He returned to the bench in warmups in the final minutes.
New York's Jalen Brunson had 29 points, including a 3-pointer at the close of regulation after stripping Keldon Johnson of possession as he celebrated with San Antonio's bench. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordan Clarkson added 20 points apiece for the Knicks, who had a three-game winning streak halted.
Wembanyama hobbled off the court unassisted with 10:32 remaining, heading to the locker room after injuring his left leg. He had soared to gather an offensive rebound over Towns and lost possession when he landed. Replays showed there was no contact, but Wembanyama’s left foot slid forward and his knee appeared to hyperextend.
Wembanyama returned to San Antonio's bench with 1:22 remaining, walking calmly and without a limp. It was a good time for the 7-foot-4 center to return. Wembanyama cheered from the sidelines as the Spurs held on to beat the Knicks to snap a two-game skid.
Champagnie scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, going 4 for 5 on 3-pointers, as San Antonio erased a double-digit deficit.
Champagnie finished 11 for 17 on 3-pointers, besting the previous mark of nine 3s set by Chuck Person on Dec. 30, 1997.
New York outscored San Antonio 28-27 in the second quarter, but it would have been much worse without Wembanyama. The 7-foot-4 center had 16 points in the second period.
Wembanyama brought the sell-out crowd to its feet with a one-handed slam off an alley-oop pass from Castle that cut New York's lead to 54-50. The Knicks responded with a 17-2 run following a timeout and Wembanyama's exit, including 14 straight points to cap the surge.
Wembanyama returned to help pare the deficit to 73-63.
Champagnie hit back-to-back 3-pointers, capping a 16-2 run that tied the game at 86 midway through the third.
Wembanyama made his 300th career 3-pointer, becoming the fastest to do so among 7-footers and accomplishing the feat in 138 games. That beat the previous mark of 141 games by Utah’s Lauri Markkanen.
Knicks: Host Sacramento on Thursday.
Spurs: At Indiana on Friday.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) shoots against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox, right, tangles with New York Knicks players Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
New York Knicks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (9) passes to Knicks center Ariel Hukporti as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, right, is fouled as he drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) and Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
