Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer acknowledges the risks associated with acquiring pitcher Michael Soroka, who has a troubled injury history and recently experienced a drop in velocity. Soroka, after a brief stint on the mound for the Cubs, has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. This injury follows a concerning trend, as he previously missed time with similar issues while with other teams.

Despite the setback, Hoyer remains optimistic, highlighting that the Cubs' pitching depth, including rehabbing right-handers Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad, can help mitigate the loss. The Cubs still feel that Soroka's talent justified the trade, and they are hopeful he can contribute later in the season.