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ATLANTA – After the Cubs’ 5-4 extra-innings win against the Pirates on Monday, a game right-hander Adbert Alzolay closed out, he went through the handshake line with his gloved left hand extended across his body, his right arm hanging at his side.
For another player, that might not have stood out. But the strength of Alzolay’s high-fives after wins had become a running joke among his teammates who brace for impact.
The next day, the Cubs put Alzolay on the 15-day IL with what they called a strained right forearm, and they recalled side-armer José Cuas to reinforce the bullpen.