Paul Beaty/AP Photos
Right-hander Michael Soroka’s Cubs debut Monday lasted just two innings. He exited the game against the Reds with what the team later called right shoulder discomfort.
Soroka struck out three of the four batters he faced in the first inning, walking Matt McLain. In the second, he surrendered a solo home run to Tyler Stephenson, the only hit Soroka allowed.
Going into the top of the third inning, the Marquee Sports Network broadcast showed Soroka talking with head trainer Nick Frangella and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.
The Cubs acquired Soroka from the Nationals on Wednesday for their No.