MINNEAPOLIS – The Cubs have been mindful of right-hander Adbert Alzolay’s workload since naming him a starter at the end of spring training, but they haven’t allowed it to hinder him from getting all the experience he could at the major-league level.
But as the season enters its final month and Alzolay gets closer to his workload limit, the team will have him work exclusively out of the bullpen to finish the season. His 106 innings this season are the most he’s thrown as a pro since tossing 126 innings in 2017.
The Cubs’ right-hander was activated from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday’s series finale against the Twins.