A look at how the Cubs’ “Future Five” prospects are faring in the minor leagues:
Javier Baez
Shortstop, Iowa Cubs (AAA)
Tuesday at Omaha: 1-for-4, strikeout.
Trending: 11-for-37 (.297), 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 8 RBIs, 10 strikeouts.
Season: 80 games, .242 batting average, 13 home runs, 50 RBIs.
Kris Bryant
Third baseman, Iowa Cubs
Tuesday at Omaha: 1-for-4, 2 strikeouts, ejection.
Trending: 12-for-30 (.400), 3 doubles, 2 home runs, 5 runs, 7 RBIs.
Season: 90 games, .354 batting average, 30 home runs, 80 RBIs at Tennessee and Iowa.
Addison Russell
Shortstop, Tennessee
Tuesday at Birmingham: Did not play.
Trending: 0-for-9, 4 strikeouts.
Season: 20 games, .260 batting average, 1 home run, 9 RBIs at Stockton, Midland and Tennessee.
Jorge Soler
Outfielder, Tennessee
Tuesday at Birmingham: walk (pinch-hitter).
Trending: 14-for-32 (.438), 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBIs.
Season: 16 games, .393 batting average, 3 home runs, 16 RBIs at Tennessee and Arizona Cubs.
Albert Almora
Outfielder, Daytona (A)
Tuesday vs. Dunedin: Rained out.
Trending: 15-for-29 (.517), 3 doubles, triple, 2 home runs, 7 RBIs.
Season: 76 games, .275 batting average, 5 home runs, 41 RBIs.
