John Minchillo / APJorge Soler rounds third on an RBI-single from Addison Russell on Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Cincinnati.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler runs to third base for a triple in the seventh inning Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler head outs onto the field during a preseason game against the Reds at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
- Keith Srakocic, APJorge Soler talks to Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli while wearing a mask against the cold in his first at bat.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Mets during Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
- Jared Wickerham, Getty ImagesJorge Soler is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fifth inning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler sits on top of a cooler during batting practice before the game against the Angels, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 9, 2016.
- Ben Margot / APJorge Soler celebrates after hitting a home run off the Athletics' Sean Manaea in the seventh inning on Aug. 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler after the fourth inning Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Game 2 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler rounds the bases after his two run home run in Game 2 of teh NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneOutfielder Jorge Soler chases down a fly ball.
- Russell Lansford / Getty ImagesJoe Maddon and a trainer check on Jorge Soler after he fouled a ball off of his leg during the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on Aug. 20, 2016.
- David Zalubowski, APJorge Soler grounds out on a pitch from Rockies starter Jordan Lyles in the first inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler after his home run ties the game in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Pirates, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2016.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler bats against the Rockies in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field.
- Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler stretches before a game against the New York Mets.
- Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Phillies on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler heads for the bus after a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Sunday May 1, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler warms up Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, before Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Giants at Wrigley Field.
- Scott Strazzante / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler during spring training at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- Charlie Riedel / APJorge Soler waits to bat on deck during the fifth inning against the Mariners Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Peoria, Ariz.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler hits a long fly ball -- but foul -- in the ninth inning against the Cardinals. The Cubs lost 4-3.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler attends batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Ben Margot, APJorge Soler swings for an RBI single off of the Athletics' Drew Pomeranz in the first inning of a spring training game.
- José M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler in the sixth inning against the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
- Jeff Haynes, APJorge Soler watches his second two-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning.
- Jeff Curry / Getty ImagesJorge Soler hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Scott Strazzante / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler during spring training at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler singles in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS.
- Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesJorge Soler walks to the dugout after striking out in the third inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field.
- Darron Cummings, APJorge Soler cannot make a play on a ball hit by the Giants' Hunter Pence during the first inning of a spring training game in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler scores after an RBI, avoiding the tag from Mets catcher Anthony Recker.
- Mike Ehrmann, Getty ImagesJorge Soler hits an RBI single against the Marlins at Marlins Park.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a a solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneOutfielder Jorge Soler laughs after falling during practice.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler gets hit by Pirates relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo during the eighth inning.
- Rick Scuteri, APJorge Soler hits a two-run double in the eighth inning against the Diamondbacks.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler heads to the dugout after being tagged out on a fielders choice in the sixth inning against the White Sox.
- Michael Owen Baker / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after their game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 28, 2016.
- Joe Robbins / Getty ImagesJorge Soler returns to the dugout after hitting a home run in his first Major League at-bat in the second inning against the Reds.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler strikes out to end the top of the first inning with a runner on third base Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
- Mike McGinnis / Getty ImagesJorge Soler reaches on a fielders choice during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Miller Park.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler doubles in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneOutfielder Jorge Soler warms up at spring training.
- Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler arrives at Wrigley Field as the Cubs board buses for a police escorted ride to the airport and onto Pittsburgh for a game against the Pirates.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler makes a face in the dugout during a game against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
- David Kohl / USA Today SportsJorge Soler hits a solo home off Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in his first MLB at-bat.
- Phil Velasquez, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler rounds third base to score on Welington Castillo's single.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler catches a ball over Munenori Kawasaki during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler walks on the infield after popping out with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning against the Tigers at Wrigley Field.
- José M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler warms up before batting against the Dodgers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
- Scott Strazzante / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler after being photographed on photo day during spring training at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesJorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run at Busch Stadium.
- Jeff Haynes, APJorge Soler watches his second two-run against the Reds during the eighth inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler high-fives in the dugout after his home run against the Braves during the eighth inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler returns to the dugout after his two-run home run against the Reds in the first inning.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler hangs out during morning workouts that preceded the first preseason game of spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Friday, March 4, 2016.
- Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesJorge Soler hops out of the way of an inside pitch in the 7th inning against the Royals at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Walker / MCTCubs outfielder Jorge Soler takes his turn at dawn posing for a baseball card photographer at spring training in Mesa, Ariz.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets at Wrigley Field.
- David Banks, Getty ImagesJorge Soler is greeted after driving in a run against the Pirates.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jorge Soler tries to keep warm before the start of a game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
- Rich Pilling, Getty ImagesJorge Soler poses for a portrait during Photo Day.
- Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler is tagged out while sliding into third base at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler after scoring on an RBI triple by Kris Bryant against the Cardinals on Sept. 14, 2016.
- Terrence Antonio James / Chicago TribuneAfter getting swept in the NLCS by the Mets, Cubs players, including Jorge Soler, stop by Wrigley Field to say their goodbyes for the season, pick up personal items, and sign a few autographs.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler runs the bases at practice.
- José M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler stretches prior to an inter-squad game at Spring Training at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- David Banks, Reuters PhotoJorge Soler hits an RBI single against the Dodgers during the fifth inning.
- Chris Szagola / APJorge Soler gets helped off the field by trainer P.J. Mainville, left, and Joe Maddon during the third inning against the Phillies on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Philadelphia.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler takes the field before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series playoff at Citi Field in New York.
- John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler signs autographs before a game against the Brewers at Wrigley Field.
- Michael Noble Jr., Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jorge Soler scales the ivy in hope to catch a deep right field hit by the Giants' Brandon Belt in the second inning.
- Julie Jacobson / APJorge Soler takes off his batting helmet after striking out during the ninth inning of Game 1 against the Mets.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler high fives Joe Maddon after scoring against the New York Mets.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler rounds the bases after his solo home run against the Braves during the eighth inning.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jorge Soler after he missed a double hit by the Mets' Wilmer Flores in the sixth inning of Game 3.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler gets brought in by Starlin Castro against the New York Mets.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler catches a pop fly by the Mets' Matt Harvey during the third inning of Game 1.
- Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesJorge Soler is greeted by Starlin Castro #13 after hitting a two-run home run in the 6th inning against the Royals.
- Gregory Bull, APJorge Soler watches during batting practice before the Cubs played the Padres.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler flies out in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler hits a 3-run homer in the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2016.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler singles in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler heads to third base after a single by Luis Valbuena.
- Gary Landers, APThe ball bounces away from right fielder Jorge Soler for a triple off the bat of the Reds' Eugenio Suarez.
- Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJorge Soler is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Cardinals.
- David Kohl / USA Today SportsJorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a solo home off Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the second inning.
- Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler runs to first after hitting a single during the third inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field.
- Gregory Bull, APCubs right fielder Jorge Soler misses the catch on a hit for a double by the Padres' Will Middlebrooks during the fifth inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler uses his his binoculars, made by using only paper cups and tape, during the fifth inning against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
- Gene J. Puskar, APBundled up against the cold, Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler waits for a pitch during the first inning against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler misplays a ball that went for a double for the Giants' Buster Posey in the second inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler smiles during a workout at PNC Park in preparation for the wild-card playoff game.
- Scott Strazzante / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler and Alfonso Soriano during spring training at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- Andy Lyons / Getty ImagesJorge Soler celebrates after scoring in the third inning against the Reds.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler bunts at spring training in Mesa.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler and the Cubs work out before their National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
- Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jorge Soler misses a fly ball off the bat of the Cardinals' Jon Jay in the eighth inning.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler watches highlights on the video board before the start of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler and Starlin Castro look on during Game 2 as Mets fans celebrate an out at Citi Field.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler takes a curtain call after his two-run home run against the Reds, during the eighth inning, his second of the game.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJorge Soler visits with team members from a Cuban little league team named Los Habaneros, who were guests of the White Sox's Jose Abreu at Wrigley Field.
- José M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler strikes out to end the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels in a Cactus League game at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
- Tom Uhlman, APJorge Soler signs autographs for fans before their game with the Reds in Cincinnati.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler misses a double by the Mets' Wilmer Flores in the sixth inning of Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
- Hal Yeager / Chicago TribuneTennessee Smokies right fielder Jorge Soler catches an outfield fly ball vs. the Birmingham Barons.
- José M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJorge Soler leans away from a pitch in the second inning of an inter-squad game at Spring Training at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz.
- Brett Davis / APJorge Soler runs to first on a single in the third inning against the Braves.
- Hal Yeager / Chicago TribuneSmokies right fielder Jorge Soler during batting practice before their game with the Birmingham Barons.
- Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJorge Soler is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cardinals during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on August 12, 2016.
- DAVID BANKS / APJorge Soler walks on the field after batting practice before a game against the Cardinals.
- David Banks / Getty ImagesJorge Soler breaks his bat in the sixth inning against the Cardinals during Game 4 of the NLDS.
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Jorge Soler rounds third on an RBI-single from Addison Russell on Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Cincinnati.
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Despite Jorge Soler’s struggles, there’s a chance that the Cubs outfielder could be closer to rejoining his teammates soon.
Soler flew Thursday from Birmingham to Chicago, apparently for an examination. Soler hasn’t played with the Cubs since suffering a left hamstring strain on June 6.
Soler, who has been plagued by a history of hamstring woes, is batting .162 (6-for-37) with 16 strikeouts in 11 games on his minor league rehabilitation assignment.
Soler started his assignment with Triple-A Iowa but was transferred to Double-A Tennessee after two games. He batted .167 (5-for-30) with the Smokies.
The Cubs, who left for the Bay Area following a 5-4 win over the Marlins on Wednesday, currently are carrying nine relievers.
