The starting pitchers in the Cubs' home game against the Reds on Monday -- Chicago right-hander Michael Soroka and Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo -- both exited early due to injuries. Lodolo came out in the second inning due to a blister on his left index finger.

Right-hander Michael Soroka’s Cubs debut Monday lasted just two innings. He exited the game against the Reds with what the team later called right shoulder discomfort.

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 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