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MILWAUKEE – The Cubs activated closer Adbert Alzolay from the 15-day injured list on Friday, just in time for their final regular season series and last chance to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In a corresponding move, the team optioned reliever Keegan Thompson to the Arizona Complex League. Alzolay had been sidelined by a strained right forearm for almost three weeks.
“Having him back helps us shorten the game, hopefully, which we haven’t been able to do a lot lately,” manager David Ross said.