Cubs' Adbert Alzolay to undergo Tommy John surgery

Chicago Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Seattle. File photo. Stephen Brashear/AP Photos

Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell revealed on Wednesday.

Counsell did not have a timetable for Alzolay’s return, but Tommy John surgery recovery typically lasts at least 12-14 months for pitchers, putting even a return next season in question for Alzolay.

Alzolay last pitched in a rehab game on July 27, and once it was clear that he wasn’t recovering between outings the way the team had hoped, he began seeking doctors’…