Another prospect is coming up for the Chicago Cubs.
Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is expected to be called up to the big leagues if Jorge Soler is required to go on the disabled list. Soler injured his hamstring in the Cubs win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Comcast Sports Net Chicago’s David Kaplan reported the news on Tuesday:
Welcome to The Show @albertalmora who has been called up to the @Cubs after Jorge Soler strained his hamstring last night.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) June 7, 2016
The 22-year-old Almora Jr. is having a nice season in Triple-A for the Iowa Cubs. Through 54 games he’s hitting .318 with 3 home runs and 30 RBI. He also has an OPS of .779 and is slugging .444.
Iowa Cubs’ reporter Tommy Birch first reported the possibility of Almora being called up:
Albert Almora Jr. will not be with the Iowa #Cubs today. No word on if he's officially been called up of is on standby to wait on Soler.
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) June 7, 2016
Basically: if Soler goes on the DL, Almora Jr. will be there and ready. If he doesn't, Almora Jr., will head back to Iowa. #MiLB #Cubs
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) June 7, 2016
While Almora Jr.’s bat may not be ready for the big leagues, his defense is. He’s been stellar defensively in the field and would just add to the Cubs already stacked outfield.
Soler is expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning and the results should be available soon.
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