The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though his role will look different than originally planned. Acquired from the Washington Nationals at the July 30 trade deadline to bolster the rotation, Soroka will now be used out of the bullpen.

The 28-year-old made just one appearance for Chicago before landing on the injured list. In his Cubs debut on Aug. 4 against the Cincinnati Reds, Soroka pitched two innings before exiting with a right shoulder strain. The Cubs placed him on the IL the following day . On his only rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 11, Soroka worked 2.1 innings, allowing one run and striking out three while his fastball averaged 95 mph and touched 96.

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