March 9, 2025
Almonte (shoulder) is expected to start the season at Triple-A Iowa, but he could be a bullpen option for the Cubs over the summer,
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The righty had a 3.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB across 15.2 innings with Chicago last season before entering free agency in November, but he wound up returning on a minor-league deal. Almonte underwent shoulder surgery in July, so he'll likely be sidelined for the early part of the 2025 season.