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."

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Front Office Executive Shares Thoughts On Michael Soroka Trade And Injury.

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.