After just two innings with his new team, Chicago Cubs starter Michael Soroka is headed to the injured list with right shoulder discomfort.

The right-hander from Calgary left Monday night's 3-2 loss to Cincinnati after the second inning in his first appearance with the Cubs — and on his 28th birthday — since being acquired from Washington last Wednesday.

"He said he let a pitch go in the second inning and just didn't feel good," manager Craig Counsell said. "Finished the inning but came into the dugout and said his shoulder was not feeling good, so it's an IL."

Soroka allowed one run and one hit, Tyler Stephenson's solo shot, and struck out three while walking one before being replaced by Ben Brown in the third inning.

Soroka came in a trade from the Nationals for two minor leaguers to

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