Andy McCullough of The Athletic (subscription required) recently gave the Cubs a solid grade of a ‘B-‘ for their acquisition of Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals. He wrote the addition provides depth and versatility, providing upside for team, but the Cub's still need someone of a higher caliber.

Chicago made a move to acquire starter Michael Soroka from the Nationals on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal. The soon-to-be 28-year-old is a former All-Star and was a coveted arm at the deadline.