A shortage of available funds has left the Cubs unable to pursue a proven vet like Dallas Keuchel, who figures to command in the mid eight figures per season. It may have even kept them away from untested import Kwang-hyun Kim, who they’d reportedly shown interest in before he signed with the Cardinals for just $8 million over two years. That means turning to internal options, one of the most prominent of which figures to be Adbert Alzolay.
But if recent comments from Jed Hoyer are any indication, the Cubs may prefer to experiment with a the young righty’s usage.