Overview

• Chicago traded prospects Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin to the Nationals for veteran right-hander Michael Soroka at the July 31 deadline.
• Soroka exited his debut after two innings against the Cincinnati Reds with right shoulder discomfort and a fastball velocity that dipped to 90.8 mph.
• Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Soroka will be placed on the 15-day injured list as the club assesses the shoulder issue.
• The team has pressed reliever Ben Brown into extended relief duty and will depend on Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton and Colin Rea for the coming weeks.
• The Cubs are monitoring Jameson Taillon’s Triple-A rehab assignment and preparing for his return to bolster the rotation.