It’s way too soon to think Albert Almora is back on track. Still, after most folks (myself included) thought the Chicago Cubs could and should look to move on from the former first-rounder during the offseason, the early returns thus far in spring training have been promising, to say the least.
In a pair of Cactus League games, Almora is 4-for-4 with a home run – capped by Monday’s three-hit effort in a win over Seattle. So far this spring, he’s got a pair of extra-base hits and the changes in his stance have been visibly notable, just as he told the media they would be earlier in the winter.