For the Chicago Cubs, September is arguably the best month of the regular season. Teams get the opportunity to flaunt some of their organizational depth, as roster sizes expand from 25 to 40. The Cubs bring an impressive fleet onto the MLB roster, highlighted by names such as Ben Zobrist, Daniel Descalso, Robel Garcia, and Albert Almora. Each player is crucial to this team’s postseason chances, but none more important than Almora.
Sure, Zobrist’s return is highly anticipated, and having a bullpen arm step up is key. I’m not arguing that, but having Almora play up to the level we know he can play at is more important than anything else.