The Angels scratched Jose Soriano from his scheduled Saturday start with the trade deadline looming, according to Bob Nightengale, raising the possibility of a deal.

The Los Angeles Angels have scratched right-hander Jose Soriano from his scheduled start on Saturday, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

The move comes with the MLB trade deadline approaching on Monday and has fueled speculation that Soriano could be on the move. Scratching a starter in the days leading up to the deadline is often a signal that a trade is either being discussed or close to being finalized.

Soriano has been one of the more intriguing controllable arms potentially available this summer. The right-hander has posted solid results this season, maintaining a 3.29 ERA in 22 starts while remaining under team control beyond 2026, making him an attractive target for contenders seeking rotation help.

The Angels released the following statement regarding Soriano on Saturday afternoon, confirming that the decision to hold him out of his scheduled start was likely trade-related.

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Further updates are expected as the deadline nears.