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Cubs to Activate Michael Soroka After Triple-A Tune-Up, Role Still Undecided

A 96.6 mph fastball in Iowa signaled progress for the right-hander’s return.

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Overview

  • Manager Craig Counsell said Soroka will be activated for his next outing, with the date still to be determined.
  • In 2 1/3 rehab innings for Triple-A Iowa, he allowed one run with three strikeouts and touched 96.6 mph, up from roughly 90.8 mph in his Aug. 4 Cubs debut per FanGraphs.
  • The team is weighing using Soroka out of the bullpen rather than immediately restoring him to the rotation.
  • Closer Daniel Palencia is on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and played diagnostic catch Friday; he has 22 saves in 51 innings this season.
  • Craig Counsell said All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker, out with a left calf strain, likely will not be ready when first eligible to return on Tuesday.