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‘Chance to step up’: Cubs bullpen working through Adbert Alzolay’s absence

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Miguel Amaya (R) #6 and Michael Fulmer #32 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after a win against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

DENVER – Mapping out the bullpen in a tight game, even with an extra pitcher on the roster in September, is no longer as simple as working backwards from closer Adbert Alzolay.

“It’s incredible what he’s done the whole year, and especially the last three months, taking over that role and running with it,” bullpen coach Chris Young said of Alzolay, who the Cubs put on the 15-day IL Monday.