Stephenson hit a solo homer to give the Reds an early lead. Soroka reported his symptoms after the inning, and the Cubs pulled him from the game. He’s headed to the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his right shoulder, manager Craig Counsell said after an eventual 3-2 loss.

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.

Cubs starter Michael Soroka left Monday night’s game against Cincinnati after two innings due to right shoulder discomfort.

The Cubs had extensive conversations about right-hander Michael Soroka’s drop in velocity before acquiring him at the trade deadline, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday. They were well aware of his injury history.

Michael Soroka’s Chicago Cubs debut lasted only two innings. And now the next time he will pitch in a Cubs uniform is concerningly unclear. Soroka departed after the second inning Monday because of right shoulder discomfort in the Cubs’ ugly 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington.

The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a "good bet to make."

The Chicago Cubs are chasing the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. They made some additions at the deadline, but one has not worked out so far.

The 28-year-old has a long injury history, with multiple Achilles tears that waylaid his career after a breakout 2019 season.