The Chicago Cubs say they knew the risk when they traded for pitcher Mike Soroka, who saw his velocity drop over his final few starts for the Washington Nationals before the deal. On Monday, Soroka left his first start for the Cubs because of shoulder discomfort,

Starting pitcher Michael Soroka is heading to the injured list after exiting his first start as a member of the Chicago Cubs early on Monday.

Michael Soroka exited his Chicago Cubs debut after two innings on Monday, and the right-hander is headed for the injured list because of right shoulder soreness.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on August 6, 2025 on ESPN.

On the day the Chicago Cubs put their top deadline acquisition on the injured list the Cincinnati Reds' top deadline acquisition beat the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge took the loss in his third appearance since being acquired at the trade deadline. He gave up four runs in the seventh inning.