Could Christopher Morel play the role of a younger Ben Zobrist? It’s a strong possibility, Cubs manager David Ross said.
‘‘I’d say, in my eye, the value is his flexibility,’’ Ross said Friday.
And as long as Morel continues to produce, he’ll remain in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
Morel hit his third home run in as many games — a tying two-run shot in the sixth inning — that helped vault the Cubs to a 6-5 comeback victory against the Red Sox.
Morel, 23, became the first Cubs rookie to hit a homer in three consecutive games since Frank Schwindel on Sept.