In early July, the Cubs were hoping to see some reinforcements for their pitching staff. Unfortunately, Yency Almonte was not likely to be one of them. After receiving a second opinion on his right shoulder strain, the news was not promising for his return to throwing. As a result, Almonte is now faced with a decision on whether to focus on strengthening his shoulder or consider a surgical option.
The Cubs have been closely monitoring Almonte’s recovery since he sustained the injury at the start of May. Despite showing promise as a reliable reliever, he had a rough start to the season and was unable to return to action until June. He attempted a live bullpen session in South Bend but did not recover well enough to progress to a rehab assignment. The Cubs tried easing his recovery by having him participate in controlled bullpen sessions, but the injury persisted.
Almonte’s second opinion revealed that he would need to take a break from throwing and rest before making any decisions about his next steps. With one more season under club control, the Cubs are closely monitoring his recovery and hoping for a successful return to the mound in the future.
It is disappointing news for both Almonte and the Cubs as he was proving himself to be a valuable asset to the team. However, they are hopeful that with proper rest and recovery, he will be able to make a full comeback next season.
