On May 4, 2022, Almora was selected to the active roster. On May 23, Almora was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A Louisville, but was re-selected to the active roster hours later. On June 4, Almora hit a grand slam, the second of his career, off of Jordan Weems of the Washington Nationals. On September 9, Almora was designated for assignment and was released on September 12. Personal life Almora's father, Albert Sr., played baseball in Cuba before he defected to the United States. Almora began training with his father when he was three years old. Albert is so close to Manny Machado that Almora considers him to be his cousin, though they are not related by blood. Machado was quoted as saying that he would love to play with Almora and win a World Series together, a dream they had as kids. Almora married former Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers dancer Krystal Gregorio on July 21, 2016. Their first child, a son, was born in August 2016. Almora chose "Tico" as his nickname for the Players Weekend during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He says that the nickname was given to him as a child for his rowdy nature. References External links ESPN bio 1994 births Living people American sportspeople of Cuban descent Arizona League Cubs players Baseball players at the 2015 Pan American Games Baseball players from Florida Boise Hawks players Chicago Cubs players Cincinnati Reds players Daytona Cubs players Iowa Cubs players Kane County Cougars players Major League Baseball outfielders Medalists at the 2015 Pan American Games Mesa Solar Sox players New York Mets players Pan American Games medalists in baseball Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States People from Hialeah, Florida Syracuse Mets players Tennessee Smokies players United States national baseball team players