Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay earned his second save of the season when his team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday. He threw the last two innings of the game, striking out four and allowing no baserunners. Alzolay has done well out of the bullpen this year, pitching to a 2.42 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 26 punchouts over 26 innings, and has added five holds to his line. Mark Leiter Jr. pitched the seventh inning against the top of the order and was successful with a clean frame. Fantasy managers should still expect Leiter Jr. to pick up most of the save chances with his 1.61 ERA, but Alzolay should get his fair share as well.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay got the ninth inning on Saturday, closing out the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. He threw a perfect inning with no strikeouts to pick up his first save of the campaign. The Cubs closer situation is wide open right now, as four relievers have saves under their belts, and the last three saves have gone to three different pitchers. Alzolay may continue to be an option to close moving forward, given his strong 2.87 ERA, 30.0% strikeout rate, and 0.89 WHIP over 15.2 innings. Fantasy managers targeting saves should monitor the situation to see if anyone begins to dominate the ninth-inning opportunities.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) went two innings in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, and he allowed one run on one hit while walking two and striking out six. Alzolay has been out all year due to a right shoulder lat, but he appears to be getting closer to making his 2022 debut for the Cubbies. The 27-year-old went 5-13 last year with a 4.58 ERA (4.65 FIP), a 1.16 WHIP and a 128:34 K:BB in 125 2/3 innings over 29 appearances (21 starts) in Chicago. Alzolay won't return to the big leagues until at least September, and he's unlikely to have much fantasy appeal if the Cubs insert him into their rotation.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay (shoulder) started his minor league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday and allowed one run while striking out four in three innings pitched. Alzolay has yet to pitch for the Cubs this year after beginning the regular season on the injured list with a strained right lat, but he's getting closer to making his 2022 season debut. The 27-year-old will surely have at least a couple more rehab outings before he becomes a realistic option to join Chicago's starting rotation for the stretch run. In 125 2/3 innings for the Cubbies in 2021, Alzolay went 5-13 with a 4.58 ERA (4.65 FIP), a 1.16 WHIP and a 128:34 K:BB in 29 appearances (21 starts).

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) on the 60-day injured list on Friday to open a roster spot for recently signed Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Alzolay will miss around the next two months after being diagnosed with a right lat strain this week. The intriguing young right-hander missed almost four months with a very similar injury in 2018, so fantasy managers need to consider his injury when considering stashing him. The 27-year-old from Venezuela has fanned 9.6 hitters per nine innings in his first three major league seasons covering 159 1/3 innings, but the Cubs will be extremely cautious with him in the first half of this season.

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 activities. It's a tough blow for the 27-year-old and will take him off the radar in mixed leagues for the start of the 2022 season. Despite a 4.58 ERA last year, Alzolay had a promising 24.7% strikeout rate, 6.6% walk rate and 45.3% ground-ball rate, so he could become an option later in the season if he's fully healthy.

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 starts) in his first full season in the major leagues. With Alzolay now set to miss the beginning of the season, arms such as Alec Mills, Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele will be battling for a starting rotation spot.

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 starter throughout his young career. Those in redraft leagues can avoid Alzolay moving forward. For the season, the right-hander is 4-13 with a 4.98 ERA.

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 rehab starts and is targeting a return to the big leagues in early September. Fantasy managers in deep-league formats should continue to stash the 26-year-old.

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. However, the Cubs have nothing to play for right now and will likely be extra cautious with their young pitcher.

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 fantasy managers who overlook his ERA and record with his 16.9 K-BB%.

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 soon as August 24. Alzolay has had a rough year overall. He's made 21 starts and has gone 4-13 with a 5.16 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.

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 a good season in the bullpen for the Cubs, but has been getting stretched out in Triple-A Iowa. Thompson has thrown 40 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Cubs with a respectable 2.21 ERA. Thompson is a better option in dynasty leagues, but those in redraft leagues should keep an eye on him.

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 in his next start against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) exited Friday's matchup against the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old righty didn't last long, accruing just over one inning of work while allowing six runs on five hits before prematurely leaving because of left hamstring tightness. Nonetheless, it's unlikely anyone will miss him if he lands on the injured list, primarily since he is currently sitting on a horrendous 4-12 record and a 4.71 ERA throughout 20 starts this season. Fantasy managers should consider Alzolay day-to-day, with more information on his status moving ahead likely to come by Saturday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay put together a quality start in Saturday's loss versus the Chicago White Sox. Alzolay had a rough top of the first inning that included a two-run double by Yoan Moncada to give the White a Sox a 2-0 lead at the time, but would then settle down. The young hurler would finish with a line of six hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out seven on the evening in 6 2/3 innings. Alzolay has been having a rough second half, but he can still be looked at in favorable matchups and should be rostered in dynasty leagues. Alzolay is now 4-12 with a 4.71 ERA and will face the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay went five innings in Sunday's no-decision versus the Washington Nationals. Alzolay allowed seven hits, four runs, four walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The young hurler got off to an impressive start this season, but he has struggled as the season has gone on and is 0-5 with a 6.00 ERA over his last seven starts. Alzolay is an option in favorable matchups for managers in deeper mixed leagues, but his best value is in dynasty leagues. Alzolay is 4-11 with a 4.85 ERA and will look to get back into the win column versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

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