Alzolay (2-3) allowed three runs on five hits across five innings to record the win Monday against the Nationals. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay wasn't particularly sharp, allowing home runs to Trea Turner and former teammate Kyle Schwarber, but he was still able to outduel Jon Lester. It was Lester's offseason departure that created one of several openings in the Chicago rotation, and the 26-year-old Alzolay has helped fill the void. He now has a 4.62 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across seven starts (37 innings). Alzolay will look to build on the win his next time out Saturday against St. Louis.

Alzolay (1-3) took the loss Tuesday at Cleveland after allowing three runs on five hits with six strikeouts and zero walks over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old pitched well but was hurt by the long ball, as all three runs came via homers from Jose Ramirez and Cesar Hernandez. Alzolay has a 4.50 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB through 32 innings this season.

Alzolay allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven across five innings Wednesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay surrendered a run in each of his last two innings, but was otherwise excellent in the outing. He racked up 12 swinging strikes on only 79 total pitches to back up his seven strikeouts. More importantly, after posting a 4.6 BB/9 across his first 33.2 innings in the majors across the last two seasons, Alzolay has walked only seven batters while striking out 30 across 26 frames to begin the current campaign. He's in line to draw his next start Tuesday at Cleveland.

Alzolay (1-2) earned the win Thursday after holding Atlanta to two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six across six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first career start against Atlanta, Alzolay turned in an impressive performance. The only damage of the night came from an RBI single by Austin Riley in the fourth inning and a solo home run by Marcell Ozuna in the sixth. Otherwise, the 26-year-old looked strong in his longest outing of the season, throwing 62 of 94 pitches for strikes. Alzolay projects to take the mound next at home Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Alzolay allowed two runs on two hits across 4.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Brewers. He walked two and struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay was fairly sharp in this one but it had been 12 days since his last MLB start, so manager David Ross decided to pull the righty after 83 pitches. The 26-year-old was recalled from the team's alternate site before this start and it's unclear if he'll stick around, but if he does, he lines up to face Atlanta on Thursday. The Cubs don't have an off day before then, so it seems likely that Alzolay will earn that start, though Alec Mills remains in the mix as Ross looks to manage workloads early in the year.

Alzolay was recalled by the Cubs ahead of his scheduled start against the Brewers on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay had been at the Cubs' alternate training site since April 14, but he'll make his third start of the season Saturday. The right-hander will be starting on normal rest since he pitched in a simulated game at the alternate training site Sunday. Alzolay posted a 6.10 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 10.1 innings across his first two outings of the year.

Alzolay is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs will be in need of a fifth starter over the weekend, and manager David Ross revealed Wednesday that Alzolay will be recalled to start at home against Milwaukee on Saturday. Alzolay should be fully rested after he pitched at the Cubs' alternate training site Wednesday. The right-hander made two starts for Chicago to begin the season and posted a 6.10 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

Alzolay will likely be recalled when the Cubs need a fifth starter next weekend against the Brewers, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs have an odd setup at the moment, with the date of Kyle Hendricks' (illness) next start to be determined while Alec Mills hangs around the rotation picture, at least in the short term. Alzolay will pitch at the alternate site Sunday, so he would likely slot back into the rotation Friday or Saturday of next week at home against Milwaukee, if he does indeed get slotted back into the rotation. He has only faced the Brewers this season, so it will be a familiar matchup, but Milwaukee has gotten the better of him so far, scoring seven earned runs in 10.1 innings.

Alzolay was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay started the year as the Cubs' fifth starter but has been charged with losses in each of his first two starts. During that time, he allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out 10 in 10.1 innings. He'll attempt to right the ship at the team's alternate camp, while Alec Mills could take over as Chicago's No. 5 starter going forward.

Alzolay (0-2) allowed three runs across 5.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Brewers. He gave up three hits and a walk while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

Alzolay actually pitched pretty well, as he left the game up 1-0 in the sixth inning, but he also saddled the Chicago bullpen with a bases loaded situation. All three inherited runners scored on a double as soon as Alzolay exited, sending the righty to his second loss in as many appearances this season. Alzolay has a 6.10 ERA to go with that 0-2 mark, and the 26-year-old could certainly lose his rotation spot to Alec Mills at some point. For now, Alzolay is slated to start again Sunday against Atlanta.