MLB Mock Trade: Phillies Trade For Jose Soriano Boosting His Fantasy Value

The Los Angeles Angels trade Cy Young candidate Jose Soriano to the Philadelphia Phillies in this MLB mock trade.

May 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano (59) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

One of baseball’s top pitchers of the season would gain a slight bump in his fantasy baseball stock, joining a vastly improved situation in Philadelphia. A Jose Soriano for Bryson Stott trade would shake up the fantasy baseball landscape in 2026 and beyond. Soriano would likely continue his encouraging trend of output displayed through his first nine starts, potentially bolstering his outlook for the remainder of the season with a superior defensive unit behind him. 

José Soriano through 9 starts:

1.66 ERA 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/vtKNzfwz7J

— SleeperAngels (@SleeperAngels) May 10, 2026

Los Angeles dealing their star pitcher to Philadelphia would bolster the Philadelphia bullpen as the team looks to return to postseason action following a 19-22 start to the season. 

Soriano, now in his fourth season in the majors, has gotten out to one of the best starts of any pitcher in the MLB. He’s carved out nine starts to this point of the year, posting a 6-2 record with a 1.66 ERA and 61 strikeouts over 54 innings. Soriano’s encouraging start has helped him garner Cy Young recognition as the regular season continues to progress. 

In this scenario, he’d join a bullpen that has endured its share of struggles to open the year, pairing alongside the likes of Christopher Sanchez, another top pitcher this season, and Jhoan Duran, the team’s star closer. Soriano will shore up Philadelphia’s bullpen, looking to build on his All-Star-caliber start to the season. 

The Phillies give up former No. 14 overall pick Bryson Stott, who will join the Angels looking to bounce back from a slow start to the year. He’ll get a fresh start after hitting a career-low .213 from the plate to open the season, offering an encouraging skillset to the Angels’ lineup. Through 122 at-bats, he’s posted 26 hits, 15 RBIs, 12 runs, seven stolen bases, and three home runs. In addition to Stott, Los Angeles will also receive a prospect in the trade. 

The trade could have a significant impact on fantasy baseball, with two notable players set to join new teams. Let’s look at the impact of the trade for fantasy managers looking for continued production for one player, and a quick turnaround for another. 

Fantasy Baseball Impact of Potential Jose Soriano-Bryson Stott Trade

May 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) hits a two RBI home run against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The trade has an immediate impact on Soriano's fantasy stock. The pitcher will sustain his status as one of fantasy’s top pitchers this season and projects to remain on this course with his new team. 

On the other hand, some fantasy managers will be on the lookout for Stott to return to form after a slow start to the season. Stott flashed signs of regression after a stellar sophomore campaign in 2023, but bounced back with an encouraging 2025 performance. If he can stabilize his batting average from his .213 mark this season to something closer to his .253 career average, his hit production and RBI output should follow. 

Managers should remain bullish on Stott if he gears up to join a needy Angels lineup. Despite his struggles, he’s already one of the team’s top hitters and should have no trouble finding his groove down the stretch of the season.