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The Cubs’ pitching staff could be getting a lot of help soon, but none of it will be from Yency Almonte.
On Saturday, the Cubs confirmed Almonte elected to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery instead of attempting to further rehab a minor tear in his right labrum. Almonte was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 8, and was moved to the 60-day IL on June 27.
“It’s upsetting,” Almonte said. “I came in here with a positive mindset from the trade, ready to go, dominate.