Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declined his end of a $25 million mutual option for 2024 on Friday and will test the free agent market coming off a bounce-back season.
Jason Heyward is again not in the Cubs' lineup posted for Game 2 of the World Series against the Indians.
Jorge Soler, who started in left field for the Cubs Friday, did not finish the game. It was unclear when the injury, which caused tightness in in his right side, occurred.
Why does Section 416 drive out every summer to see the Cubs' farm teams play? So that one day, they can turn to someone at Wrigley or a local bar and say, "I saw that guy in the minors."
Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Athletics, batting sixth and playing designated hitter. Relief pitcher Joe Nathan was designated for assignment.
The Cubs have called up outfielder Albert Almora to replace Jorge Soler, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring.
