A look at how the Cubs’ “Future Five” prospects are faring in the minor leagues:
Javier Baez
Shortstop, Iowa (AAA)
Saturday at Omaha: (second base) 0-for-3, walk, three strikeouts.
Trending: 6-for-19 (.316), 2 home runs, 5 RBIs, 5 strikeouts.
Season: 103 games, .257 batting average, 21 home runs, 78 RBIs.
Kris Bryant
Third baseman, Iowa
Saturday at Omaha: 1-for-2, 2 walks.
Trending: 7-for-19 (.368), double, 3 home runs, 7 RBIs, 4 walks, 5 strikeouts.
Season: 111 games, .338 batting average, 36 home runs, 92 RBIs at Tennessee and Iowa.
Jorge Soler
Outfielder, Iowa
Saturday at New Orleans: (pinch hitter) 0-for-1.
Trending: 4-for-15 (.267), double, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts.
Season: 40 games, .376 batting average, 10 home runs, 35 RBIs at Iowa, Tennessee and Arizona Cubs.
Addison Russell
Shortstop, Tennessee (Double-A)
Saturday vs. Pensacola: 1-for-4, strikeout, caught stealing.
Trending: 2-for-13 (.154), home run, 2 strikeouts.
Season: 42 games, .294 batting average, 8 home runs, 25 RBIs at Stockton, Midland and Tennessee.
Albert Almora
Outfielder, Tennessee
Saturday vs. Pensacola: 1-for-4, double.
Trending: 9-for-26 (.346), 2 doubles, home run, 3 RBIs, walk, strikeout.
Season: 99 games, .277 batting average, 8 home runs, 53 RBIs.
