Overview

• Mike Soroka exited his Cubs debut after two innings with shoulder discomfort and was placed on the 15-day injured list.
• MRI results showed no acute damage, yet Soroka’s latest setback has raised fresh doubts about his long-term health.
• Jed Hoyer conceded the midseason trade “isn’t looking like a good bet” as the club awaits further medical updates.
• Chicago has played .500 baseball since the All-Star break, lost its NL Central lead and holds a six-and-a-half-game cushion in the Wild Card standings.
• With Soroka sidelined, the rotation now hinges on Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga and rookie Cade Horton for the stretch run.