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20 hours ago
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Cubs boost pitching depth with trade for former All-Star
The post Cubs boost pitching depth with trade for former All-Star appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Chicago Cubs are reportedly acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Michael Soroka in a trade with the Washington Nationals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 with the Atlanta Braves, has pitched to a 4.87 ERA across 16 outings with the Nationals in 2025. Although his numbers don't jump off the page, he will provide Chicago with necessary pitching depth. The return for Soroka in the trade has yet to be revealed. Soroka was previously mentioned as a potential trade candidate. However, Mackenzie Gore has received the most attention of all the Nationals pitchers in trade rumors. It remains to be seen if he will be moved. The Soroka trade made sense for the rebuilding Nationals. The 27-year-old will enter free agency during the offseason. Washington receives something in return by deciding to trade him as opposed to watching him walk in free agency. Soroka has potential to make an impact with the Cubs despite his unsightly ERA. He has recorded 87 strikeouts across 81.1 innings. His 25.4 percent strikeout rate is the highest mark of his career. Soroka's 7.0 percent walk rate is his lowest mark since his All-Star season in 2019. He is also holding opponents to a .224 batting average and .697 OPS. He certainly has not been perfect on the mound, but there is reason for optimism. It would not be surprising to see Soroka find success in Chicago with the Cubs. The Cubs may look to add another pitcher before the trade deadline. Chicago may also inquire about a few position players. Soroka is a respectable addition, but he likely will not be the team's biggest splash ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. The Cubs need to work fast if they are planning to make another move or two, however. The MLB trade deadline is officially scheduled for 6 PM EST on Thursday, July 31. Related: Cubs further fortify bullpen with All-Star trade Related: 1 last-minute trade Chicago Cubs must complete before 2025 deadline
NBC Sports
20 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge
The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles. Washington received minor league infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin in the Soroka trade. Baltimore got minor league infielder Wilfri De La Cruz in return for Kittredge. An All-Star in 2019 with Atlanta, the 27-year-old Soroka is 3-8 with a 4.87 ERA this season for the Nationals, who signed him to a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason. He should provide depth in the Cubs' rotation behind Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga. The Canadian is 20-26 with a 3.91 ERA in six major league seasons. He tore his right Achilles tendon on a routine fielding play in 2020, and then injured the same tendon while walking into Atlanta's ballpark the following year. He missed the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Soroka went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA last season for the Chicago White Sox. The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons. The reliever has a 3.45 ERA in 31 games this season. He signed a $9 million, one-year deal with Baltimore last offseason that includes a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. The Cubs trail the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by one game after beating them 10-3. Chicago gave a contract extension to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who has assembled an entertaining squad led by breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Cubs have not won a playoff series since 2017, the year after they won their first World Series in 108 years. The Nationals are last in the NL East and fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Soroka was pulled after allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings at Houston as the Nationals shopped him. He has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. Washington also dealt relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García to the Los Angeles Angels for prospects, and veterans Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell and Paul DeJong are candidates to be traded before the deadline. The 18-year-old Cruz joins Washington's farm system after batting .270 this season for the Cubs' Rookie-level Arizona Complex League squad. The 25-year-old Franklin is batting .265 with eight homers this season for Triple-A Iowa. The 17-year-old De La Cruz was one of Chicago's top international signings in 2025 as a switch-hitter with power potential. He was ranked the Cubs' 20th-best prospect by Baseball America prior to the trade.
NBC Sports
21 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Cubs add depth to rotation by acquiring Michael Soroka from Nationals
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals, adding a veteran starter as they pursue an NL Central title. Washington received two minor leaguers: infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. An All-Star in 2019 with Atlanta, the 27-year-old Soroka is 3-8 with a 4.87 ERA this season for the Nationals, who signed him to a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason. He should provide depth in the Cubs' rotation behind Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga. The Canadian is 20-26 with a 3.91 ERA in six major league seasons. He tore his right Achilles tendon on a routine fielding play in 2020, then injured the same tendon while walking into Atlanta's ballpark the following year. He missed the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Soroka went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA last season for the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs trail the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by one game after beating them 10-3. Chicago gave a contract extension to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who has assembled an entertaining squad led by breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Cubs have not won a playoff series since 2017, the year after they won their first World Series in 108 years. The Nationals are last in the NL East and fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Soroka was pulled after allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings at Houston as the Nationals shopped him. He has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. Washington also dealt relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García to the Los Angeles Angels for prospects, and veterans Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell and Paul DeJong are candidates to be traded before the deadline. The 18-year-old Cruz joins Washington's farm system after batting .270 this season for the Cubs' Rookie-level Arizona Complex League squad. The 25-year-old Franklin is batting .265 with eight homers this season for Triple-A Iowa.
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Cubs acquire former All-Star starting pitcher Michael Soroka from Nationals
The Cubs are the latest team to shore up their pitching staff. Chicago made a move to acquire starter Michael Soroka from the Nationals on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, The Post's Jon Heyman confirmed. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal. Advertisement 3 Michael Soroka Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The soon-to-be 28-year-old is a former All-Star and was a coveted arm at the deadline. Soroka hasn't had a great season in 2025, but there's plenty of reason to like what he brings to a team as a likely backend starter for Chicago, which sits in second in the NL Central at 63-45. Advertisement Soroka has posted a 4.87 ERA across 16 starts this season, but his advanced metrics suggest that he has pitched better than those numbers illustrate. His expected ERA, which estimates ERA based on the quality of contact allowed rather than simply the outcome, is in the 75th percentile this season, according to Baseball Savant. The expected batting average of hitters he faces ranks even better, sitting in the 84th percentile. His strikeout rate, walk rate and barrel rate all sit in the 69th percentile or better. 3 Michale Soroka Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Advertisement Soroka just now finding a groove for the first time in several years, as he's struggled with injuries. He suffered two Achilles tears and a forearm injury in recent years. His move to Chicago this trade deadline is actually a return of sorts, as he spent 2024 with the White Sox on the South Side of the Windy City. He pitched to a 4.74 ERA and a 0-10 record on nine starts and 25 total appearances for the White Sox. 3 Michale Soroka made an All-Star Game as a second-year player for the Braves in 2018. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Before his injuries, Soroka's career was blossoming in Atlanta, as he made the All-Star Game in his second year and was top-6 in Cy Young voting with his 2.68 ERA. Advertisement In return for Soroka, the Cubs sent their No. 13 and 14 prospects to Washington, infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin, according to Heyman. The 18-year-old Cruz was drafted in the third round in 2024 and primarily plays shortstop. He hit .270 with a .745 OPS across nearly 200 plate appearances in rookie ball. Franklin was a fourth-round pick in 2021 out of Arkansas and is hitting .265 with an .820 OPS across 321 at-bats in Triple-A this season.
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Cubs add depth to rotation by acquiring Michael Soroka from Nationals, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, adding a veteran starter as they pursue an NL Central title, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the trade was not official, said Washington received two minor leaguers: infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. An All-Star in 2019 with Atlanta, the 27-year-old Soroka is 3-8 with a 4.87 ERA this season for the Nationals, who signed him to a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason. He should provide depth in the Cubs' rotation behind Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga. The Canadian is 20-26 with a 3.91 ERA in six major league seasons. He tore his right Achilles tendon on a routine fielding play in 2020, then injured the same tendon while walking into Atlanta's ballpark the following year. He missed the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Soroka went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA last season for the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs trail the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by one game after beating them 10-3 earlier Wednesday. Chicago gave a contract extension on Monday to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who has assembled an entertaining squad led by breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong. The Cubs have not won a playoff series since 2017, the year after they won their first World Series in 108 years. The Nationals are last in the NL East and fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez earlier this month. Soroka was pulled after allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings Tuesday night at Houston as the Nationals shopped him. He has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. Washington also dealt relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García to the Los Angeles Angels for prospects earlier Wednesday, and veterans Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell and Paul DeJong are candidates to be traded before Thursday's deadline. The 18-year-old Cruz joins Washington's farm system after batting .270 this season for the Cubs' Rookie-level Arizona Complex League squad. The 25-year-old Franklin is batting .265 with eight homers this season for Triple-A Iowa. ___
