Cubs' Adbert Alzolay to undergo Tommy John surgery

Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell revealed on Wednesday.

Counsell did not have a timetable for Alzolay’s return, but Tommy John surgery recovery typically lasts at least 12-14 months for pitchers, putting even a return next season in question for Alzolay.

“He certainly made a big effort to come back, and put a lot of work into trying to pitch this year,” Counsell said. In the end, he tried, and it was not possible to do it...