Outfielder Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler runs to third base for a triple in the seventh inning Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
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Photos of former Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler.
Jorge Soler after the fourth inning Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Game 2 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler strikes out to end the top of the first inning with a runner on third base Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Game 3 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler warms up Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, before Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Giants at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler after scoring on an RBI triple by Kris Bryant against the Cardinals on Sept. 14, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler after his home run ties the game in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Pirates, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after their game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 28, 2016.
(Michael Owen Baker / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler hits a 3-run homer in the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cardinals during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on August 12, 2016.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Jorge Soler sits on top of a cooler during batting practice before the game against the Angels, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 9, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler celebrates after hitting a home run off the Athletics’ Sean Manaea in the seventh inning on Aug. 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
(Ben Margot / AP)Joe Maddon and a trainer check on Jorge Soler after he fouled a ball off of his leg during the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on Aug. 20, 2016.
(Russell Lansford / Getty Images)Jorge Soler gets helped off the field by trainer P.J. Mainville, left, and Joe Maddon during the third inning against the Phillies on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Philadelphia.
(Chris Szagola / AP)Jorge Soler makes a face in the dugout during a game against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Phillies on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler uses his his binoculars, made by using only paper cups and tape, during the fifth inning against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler heads for the bus after a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Sunday May 1, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler rounds third on an RBI-single from Addison Russell on Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Cincinnati.
(John Minchillo / AP)Jorge Soler waits to bat on deck during the fifth inning against the Mariners Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Peoria, Ariz.
(Charlie Riedel / AP)Jorge Soler head outs onto the field during a preseason game against the Reds at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler hangs out during morning workouts that preceded the first preseason game of spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Friday, March 4, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler attends batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler catches a ball over Munenori Kawasaki during spring training at Sloan Park Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)After getting swept in the NLCS by the Mets, Cubs players, including Jorge Soler, stop by Wrigley Field to say their goodbyes for the season, pick up personal items, and sign a few autographs.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler doubles in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler singles in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler misses a double by the Mets’ Wilmer Flores in the sixth inning of Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler after he missed a double hit by the Mets’ Wilmer Flores in the sixth inning of Game 3.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Mets during Game 3 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler rounds the bases after hitting a a solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Mets at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler and Starlin Castro look on during Game 2 as Mets fans celebrate an out at Citi Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler takes off his batting helmet after striking out during the ninth inning of Game 1 against the Mets.
(Julie Jacobson / AP)Jorge Soler catches a pop fly by the Mets’ Matt Harvey during the third inning of Game 1.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler takes the field before Game 1 of the National League Championship Series playoff at Citi Field in New York.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler and the Cubs work out before their National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler breaks his bat in the sixth inning against the Cardinals during Game 4 of the NLDS.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Jorge Soler hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler singles in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler watches highlights on the video board before the start of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler rounds the bases after his two run home run in Game 2 of teh NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler smiles during a workout at PNC Park in preparation for the wild-card playoff game.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler arrives at Wrigley Field as the Cubs board buses for a police escorted ride to the airport and onto Pittsburgh for a game against the Pirates.
(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler flies out in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler hits a long fly ball -- but foul -- in the ninth inning against the Cardinals. The Cubs lost 4-3.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Cardinals.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Jorge Soler walks on the field after batting practice before a game against the Cardinals.
(DAVID BANKS / AP)Jorge Soler misplays a ball that went for a double for the Giants’ Buster Posey in the second inning.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler reaches on a fielders choice during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Miller Park.
(Mike McGinnis / Getty Images)Jorge Soler celebrates after scoring in the third inning against the Reds.
(Andy Lyons / Getty Images)Jorge Soler runs to first on a single in the third inning against the Braves.
(Brett Davis / AP)Jorge Soler gets hit by Pirates relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo during the eighth inning.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler scores after an RBI, avoiding the tag from Mets catcher Anthony Recker.
(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler stretches before a game against the New York Mets.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler high fives Joe Maddon after scoring against the New York Mets.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler gets brought in by Starlin Castro against the New York Mets.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jorge Soler hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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