The Cubs made two moves to bolster their pitching corps last night, acquiring Michael Soroka from the Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from the Orioles.  Soroka, who spent the 2024 season with the White Sox, can start or relieve while Kittredge is strictly a bullpen arm.

For Soroka, who is due $3 million for the remainder of the season, the Cubs will send Triple-A outfielder Christian Franklin and rookie ball shortstop Ronny Cruz back to the Nationals.  Franklin, 25, is eligible for the Rule V draft if he is not added to the 40-man roster following this season.  Cruz, 18, was the Cubs’ third round draft pick last year.

Kittredge is due $9 million this year with a $9 million team option for next year.  Wilfri De La Cruz, a 17-year-old shortstop signed during this year’s International Signing Period, is going back to the Orioles.