Chicago Cubs should move on from outfielder Albert Almora this winter

Once viewed as a part of the Chicago Cubs long-term plans, outfielder Albert Almora suddenly looks quite expendable given his struggles this year.

Since acquiring Nicholas Castellanos, the Chicago Cubs look like a transformed club. The former Detroit outfielder has been in the lineup on a day-in, day-out basis, teaming up with a combination of Jason Heyward, Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora.

There was a time when Almora was viewed as the team’s center fielder of the future. As recently as last season, he hit .286 for Chicago while providing elite defense in the outfield. But in recent weeks, his playing time has dwindled considerably and that’s probably how the rest of the season will play…