The Chicago Cubs are already down their trade deadline rotation upgrade. Right-hander Michael Soroka, who came over from the Washington Nationals in a three-player trade last week, exited Monday's game ( CIN 3, CHC 2) with shoulder discomfort and is headed to the injured list. Soroka was two innings into his first start with the Cubs.

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.

The Chicago Cubs made Michael Soroka their trade deadline acquisition and he left Monday’s game early with an injury.