CINCINNATI — The Pirates have acquired the Tigers’ closer, Joakim Soria, in exchange for Class AA shortstop JaCoby Jones. Soria, 31, twice has undergone major elbow surgery, but he had 23 saves in 26 opportunities this season with the Tigers — 201 over his eight-year career — as well as a 1.05 WHIP, as well as
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Joakim Soria had 23 saves in 26 chances as the Tigers' $7 million closer this season. -- GETTY
July 30, 2015
Pirates add closer Soria to ‘deepen’ bullpen
by Josh Yohe • Coverage • Pirates