A look at how the Cubs’ “Future Five” prospects are faring in the minor leagues:
Javier Baez
Shortstop, Iowa Cubs (AAA)
Sunday in Futures Game: 1-for-2, 2-run homer, strikeout.
Trending: 10-for-40 (.250) during 10-game hitting streak, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 8 RBIs.
Season: 84 games, .240 batting average, 14 home runs, 55 RBIs.
Kris Bryant
Third baseman, Iowa Cubs
Sunday in Futures Game: 0-for-3, 2 strikeouts.
Trending: 11-for-36 (.306), 3 home runs, 6 RBIs.
Season: 92 games, .346 batting average, 31 home runs, 81 RBIs at Tennessee and Iowa.
Addison Russell
Shortstop, Tennessee
Sunday vs. Jacksonville: 1-for-1.
Trending: 5-for-24, .208, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base, 7 strikeouts
Season: 24 games, .273 batting average (24-for-88), 1 home run, 10 RBIs at Stockton, Midland and Tennessee.
Jorge Soler
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Outfielder, Tennessee
Sunday vs. Jacksonville: 3-for-5, 2 homers, 5 RBIs.
Trending: 15-for-35, (.429), 5 home runs, 14 RBIs.
Season: 21games, .414 batting average, 6 home runs, 23 RBIs at Tennessee and Arizona Cubs.
Albert Almora
Outfielder, Daytona (A)
Sunday vs. Jupiter: 0-for-5, 2 strikeouts.
Trending: 13-for-40 (.325), 2 doubles, triple, 3 home runs, 5 RBIs.
Season: 81 games, .267 batting average, 5 home runs, 42 RBIs.