Cubs place right-hander Michael Soroka on injured list with shoulder strain, recall Pearson

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington.

Shota Imanaga to start for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday; Michael Fulmer called up for the bullpen

The Chicago Cubs bullpen added a fresh arm for the start of the series by putting veteran Michael Fulmer on the 40-man roster and calling him up.