Summary
The Chicago Cubs faced challenges with their pitching lineup, and their trade attempt for pitcher Michael Soroka did not go well due to his injury. Soroka has now signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, looking to start afresh.
Key Facts
- The Cubs needed strong pitchers but could only make a deal for Michael Soroka with the Washington Nationals.
- Soroka was injured during his debut for the Cubs and pitched only 10 innings.
- Soroka has had several setbacks, including a major Achilles injury in 2020.
- He has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, which is pending a physical examination.
- It is undecided if Soroka will be a starter or a reliever for the Diamondbacks.
- Soroka had a 4.87 earned run average (ERA) this year but had 87 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings as a starter.
- As a reliever last year with the Chicago White Sox, he struck out 60 batters in 36 innings.
- The Cubs' decision to trade for Soroka may be questioned if traded players become stars elsewhere.
