Cubs Acquire All-Star Right-Hander Michael Soroka to Bolster Pitching Staff

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in a trade that sent minor leaguers Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin to Washington. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 with Atlanta, provides valuable depth for the Cubs' rotation and bullpen. The 27-year-old holds a 3-8 record with a 4.87 ERA in 16 starts this season, though his expected ERA is a more promising 3.32, and he previously missed the 2021 and 2022 seasons due to multiple Achilles tendon injuries.