Soroka heading to IL after shoulder injury in Cubs debut

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka will be placed on the injured list after suffering a shoulder injury during his first start with the team Monday, manager Craig Counsell announced, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Soroka appeared to feel something after leaving the mound at the end of the second inning, and quickly retreated to the clubhouse after a conversation with trainers. The Cubs announced later that he was removed with what they termed right shoulder discomfort.

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"Things were moving alright. We got out of the first inning and things were OK. But (the) delivery was timed up, and just went to go put a little extra on a fastball and it grabbed me a little bit, and it didn't go away," Soroka said after the Cubs' 3-2 loss, per Marquee Sports Network. "You feel things here and there during the course of an outing, and usually if you throw another one and it's gone it's nothing. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, so I decided to say something when I came in after that inning, and they moved along, and that's kinda where I felt it."

Counsell was unable to provide further information on Soroka's injury, or any potential timetable for a return.

The Cubs acquired Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects before last week's trade deadline.

Injuries have been a theme throughout the 28-year-old's career. Soroka missed two full seasons after twice tearing his Achilles tendon, and has also spent time on the IL with shoulder issues. He missed almost a month this year because of a bicep strain while in Washington.