60DAdbert Alzolay RP CHC Mon 11/20/17 9:58 PM
60DAdbert Alzolay
RP CHC
Alzolay was added to the Cubs' 40-man roster Monday and is protected from the Rule 5 draft.
EDGE Analysis
Alzolay is one of the Cubs' top prospects, so it comes as no surprise that they're protecting him from the Rule 5 draft. Alzolay started the year at High-A Myrtle Beach and was promoted to Double-A Tennessee in July. He pitched a total of 22 games (114.1 innings) and ended the year with a 2.99 ERA and 1.10 WHIP.
60DAdbert Alzolay RP CHC Tue 9/5/17 1:05 PM
60DAdbert Alzolay
RP CHC
Alzolay finished 2017 with a 2.99 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 114.1 innings across High-A and Double-A.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old excelled at High-A Myrtle Beach to the tune of a 2.98 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 78 strikeouts in 81.2 innings, which earned him a promotion in July, and he continued to post strong numbers the rest of the season. The Cubs will likely want to see their No. 2 overall prospect carry over the success into a longer stint at Double-A Tennessee in 2018, but a promotion to Triple-A Iowa could be in the cards if Alzolay pitches well.