The Chicago Cubs/Kansas City Royals deal that sent closer Wade Davis to Chicago in return for 25-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler was one of the biggest deals of the winter. Despite leaving the team that many believe could be a budding dynasty after winning the World Series last season, Soler insisted to Chicago Tribune writer Mark Gonzales that he was glad to be in KC:
Soler is likely glad to be in KC because his situation had turned somewhat toxic in Chicago.
During his Cubs career, Soler suffered numerous leg injuries that made some question his hustle.