Jose Soriano scratched from Angels start as trade rumors reach fever pitch

Something significant may be brewing around the Los Angeles Angels. Right-hander Jose Soriano was scratched from his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, immediately intensifying speculation that the Angels could be preparing to trade him.New York Post and MLB Network insider Jon Heyman first reported the dramatic development shortly before the game.“Jose Soriano was scratched from Angels lineup,” Heyman reported on X. “Strong trade candidate.”No trade has been announced, and the Angels had not immediately provided a reason for Soriano’s removal. The timing, however, is impossible to ignore.The 2026 MLB trade deadline arrives Monday at 6 p.m. ET, and Soriano has been prominently mentioned as one of the Angels players most likely to be moved.Why Jose Soriano’s scratch