Joe Maddon said after Wednesday’s win over the White Sox that top pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay would be recalled Thursday to back Tyler Chatwood out of the bullpen. While it’s not a full-fledged start, it sounds as though the Cubs might be planning to use Chatwood and Alzolay in a modified piggyback deal.
Maddon: Tim Collins DFA’d, prospect Adbert Alzolay will be recalled Thursday. Will back up Chatwood out of bullpen.
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In a corresponding move, lefty Tim Collins was DFA’d to clear the way for Alzolay on the roster.