The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a "good bet to make."

The Chicago Cubs made a risky move when they traded for starting pitcher Mike Soroka ahead of last week's deadline, and that risk may not have paid off.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Chicago's Trade Deadline Acquisition Mike Soroka Leaves Cubs Debut After Just Two Innings.