US EditionCubs Add Pitching Depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 31 – The Chicago Cubs added two right-handed pitchers to boost their pitching depth before the trade deadline while trailing the division leader by one game, sources said.
- In a bid to strengthen pitching depth, the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handers Michael Soroka and Andrew Kittredge ahead of Thursday.
- Trailing the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs sought pitching depth due to injuries to Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, and Porter Hodge.
- Andrew Kittredge has struck out 32 batters in 31.1 innings at a 25.4 K% rate, posting a 3.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 31 games this season.
- To make room on the roster, the Cubs designated Chris Flexen, while acquiring Michael Soroka and Andrew Kittredge, with the Nationals receiving Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin.
- Beyond these trades, the Cubs may pursue additional bench bats or starting pitcher before Thursday's deadline.
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Cubs add pitching depth with Soroka, Kittredge
The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles. Washington received two minor leaguers: infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin.…
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Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge
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