Overview

• Soroka was reinstated from the 15-day injured list before Monday’s game in Pittsburgh and was deployed in relief.
• He threw two scoreless innings in his return during Chicago’s 4-0 win over the Pirates, allowing no hits with two strikeouts and two walks.
• Acquired from the Nationals at the trade deadline with starter plans, he exited his Aug. 4 Cubs debut after two innings with a right shoulder strain.
• He logged one rehab outing at Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 11, working 2⅓ innings and allowing one run, and the Cubs optioned Ben Brown to Iowa to clear the roster spot.
• Closer Daniel Palencia threw off a mound for the first time since a Sept. 8 shoulder strain and has converted 22 of 25 save chances with a 3.00 ERA this season.