Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) said that he will miss upwards of two months with a strained right lat at the top of his shoulder. He said it was the same injury he sustained in 2018 in Triple-A, when he was on the injured list for almost four months. Alzolay first said he felt the injury three and a half weeks ago while throwing a bullpen session. The right-hander received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week and has to wait roughly four weeks before resuming baseball ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (shoulder) will start the regular season on the injured list. Alzolay is dealing with shoulder tightness, and with a condensed spring training schedule this year, he won't have enough time to get ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old right-hander was in a position to win a spot at the back end of the starting rotation this year after going 5-13 with a 4.58 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 128 strikeouts and 34 walks in 125 2/3 innings over 29 outings (21 ...

When looking for sleepers in fantasy baseball, there is a certain type of player I usually search for. I have found that some of the best successful sleeper picks turn out to be either established players coming off of down years (think Marcus Semien) or young, under-the-radar guys who have shown improvement and have the opportunity to play and keep improving.This is where Adbert Alzolay fits in. The Cubs' #1 prospect in 2018 has had his ups and downs since his debut in 2019, but he has the ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay tossed the final four innings of Tuesday's victory the Minnesota Twins to record his first career save. He allowed one hit, zero runs, zero hits and struck out five. Alzolay was activated earlier in the day from the 10-day injured list and was thrown straight into action. Manager David Ross said before the game that Alzolay would remain in the bullpen. It's an interesting move by Ross, because Alzolay is one of the best arms on the staff and he has been a ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. According to manager David Ross, he will throw a few innings during Wednesday's rehab assignment. The Cubs will see how he feels afterward and make sure there is no soreness in his hamstring. Alzolay has been sidelined since August 14 with a hamstring strain. The Cubs right-hander owns a 5.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 24.1 K% over 106 1/3 innings in 2021. Alzolay will make a few ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) could be sent out for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa some time this week, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. However, the team is still in the midst of considering what the next move should be for the 26-year-old. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 14. He is eligible to return and it sounds like he's progressing okay as he threw a successful bullpen outing last Friday. ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) threw a bullpen on Friday, and according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, everything went well. Alzolay has been on the 10-day injured list since August 14 after straining his left hamstring. However, he should be activated soon and may just need the minimum 10 days until he's ready to return. On the season, he has made 21 starts with a 4-13 record and has posted an elevated 5.16 ERA. Alzolay isn't an option in most leagues but can help ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) threw a light bullpen session on Wednesday, according to Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Cubs manager David Ross hasn't ruled out the possibility that Alzolay will only need the minimum amount of time on the injured list. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain in his last start on August 13. He was placed on the injured list after the start. If he only needs the minimum amount of time on the injured list, he could be activated as ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain in yesterday's start. Alzolay struggled last night and went 1 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, one walk and struck out one. Alzolay has struggled in the second half and this will be his second time on the injured list this season. With Alzolay sidelined, pitching prospect Keegan Thompson could replace him in the rotation. Thompson was having ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay had an outing to forget in Friday's loss against the Miami Marlins. Alzolay only lasted 1 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, one walk and struck out one on the evening. Alzolay has been having a rough second half of the season and is now 4-13 with a 5.16 ERA. Alzolay had a nice first half and has plenty of potential for managers in dynasty leagues, but he can be avoided in redraft leagues at the moment. Alzolay will look for better results ...