Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. left Friday night’s simulated game at Wrigley Field after crashing into the center field wall.
Almora raced straight back on a shot by Kris Bryant off Craig Kimbrel but was unable to snare the ball before his momentum led him into the ivy-covered brick wall. Outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward rushed to Almora, who remained face-down on the warning track for about two minutes. Manager David Ross and a pair of trainers tended to him.
After walking about 25 feet toward the dugout, Almora, hat and glove off, went down to a knee for a few seconds, appearing to collect himself.