Chicago Cubs, Adbert Alzolay

Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Alzolay and minor league outfielder Brennen Davis were designated for assignment. Chicago selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee.
Cubs designate Adbert Alzolay for assignment
The Chicago Cubs are designating former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025, for assignment,
Cubs' Adbert Alzolay: Officially DFA'd
The Cubs designated Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Cubs DFA former closer Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs designated right-hander Adbert Alzolay for assignment, the club announced Tuesday.Alzolay was projected to earn $2.3 million in 2025, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The 29-year-old has an additional year of arbitration eligibility before he hits free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
Cubs add prospect Owen Caissie to 40-man roster, DFA ex-closer Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs added Owen Caissie to their 40-man roster before Tuesday’s deadline to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. As a 6-foot-3, left-handed slugger, Caissie made that an obvious decision with his performance and potential. Still, the question remains: Where will Caissie play?
Chicago Cubs Expected To Make Shocking Roster Move by DFA'ing Former Closer
Not long ago, the Chicago Cubs thought they had a dominant closer for the foreseeable future. Adbert Alzolay had given them many reasons to be excited about wh
Chicago Cubs select contract of Canadian OF Owen Caissie, cut closer Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season.
Cubs Expected To Designate Adbert Alzolay For Assignment
The Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (X link). That'll
Cubs' Adbert Alzolay: Expected to be DFA'd by Cubs
The Cubs are expected to designate Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Alzolay might not be ready to pitch again until 2026 after having Tommy John surgery in August and evidently the Cubs were unwilling to wait out his rehab and also pay him in his second year of arbitration eligibility.
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots.
Cubs protect Owen Caissie, Ben Cowles from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Adbert Alzolay, Brennen Davis
Tuesday was the MLB-wide deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
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Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd
To clear roster room, the North Siders designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis ...
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Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie added to 40-man, DFA Adbert Alzolay
In corresponding moves, the Cubs designated pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis for assignment. Caissie, ...