Let’s this out of the way first: There’s no role for the 2019 version of Albert Almora Jr. on the 2020 Cubs roster. Despite what his numerous stans might have you believe, Almora was truly dreadful last year. A combination of a 64 wRC+ and surprisingly bad center field defense added up to a -0.7 fWAR that made him one of the least valuable players in baseball. Contenders can’t burn roster spots on guys who’re actively hurting the team.
However, there are rumblings that the front office prefers to keep ($) the first draft pick of their tenure in the organization rather than non-tendering him this offseason.