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MESA, Ariz. — Cuban pitching signee Gerardo Concepcion is in the Chicago Cubs’ minor league camp, but 19-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler remains in legal limbo.
Soler has not yet been declared a free agent, although teams can negotiate privately. The Cubs have been rumored to be the top bidder at $27 million.
“The rumors that we have a deal with him are completely bogus,” Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said. “Those rumors have no merit.”
Hoyer also said Concepcion, a left-hander, could make a brief appearance in a big league spring game, but right now that is not in the plans.
“We’re letting him get acclimated slowly, throw bullpens and get in (minor league) games,” Hoyer said.
