Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer makes a hard admission after Michael Soroka sustains shoulder discomfort in his team debut

The Cubs had extensive conversations about right-hander Michael Soroka’s drop in velocity before acquiring him at the trade deadline, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday. They were well aware of his injury history.

Soroka’s injury can’t come as much of a surprise. The veteran righty has battled injuries throughout his career.