Adbert Alzolay Update Might Actually Be Good News for Cubs

Yeah, it is strange to think about a pitcher being injured becoming good news, but that’s how you should feel after tests revealed that Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay has a right flexor strain. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list following his save on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and he’ll be shut down for a bit.

A year ago, Alzolay was beginning to establish himself as a trusted option in high-leverage situations out of the bullpen before ultimately becoming...