WASHINGTON – Do the Cubs envision a scenario where Jorge Soler returns – and everyone else stays healthy – and Albert Almora Jr. sticks with the big-league team instead of going back to Triple-A Iowa?
Almora is trying to force the issue, delivering the game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals. And starting in center field on Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park, giving him a chance to show off his potential Gold Glove defense.
“Wow, I haven’t even thought about that,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I honestly don’t know.