The score was tied at 1-1, when Kittredge entered his third outing since the Cubs acquired him at the trade deadline. Then he walked Austin Hays, gave up a single through the left side of the infield to Miguel Andujar, and surrendered a three-run home run to Spencer Steer.

Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge took the loss in his third appearance since being acquired at the trade deadline. He gave up four runs in the seventh inning.

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington.

The 28-year-old has a long injury history, with multiple Achilles tears that waylaid his career after a breakout 2019 season.

Starting pitcher Michael Soroka is heading to the injured list after exiting his first start as a member of the Chicago Cubs early on Monday.

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