GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Adbert Alzolay came into camp with one goal in mind and that was making the Cubs’ Opening Day roster. It wasn’t going to be easy and with some difficult roster decisions looming, it looked like Alzolay’s time wasn’t going to come.
The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched in multiple roles, both starting and also coming out of the bullpen this spring. The flexibility would likely be the easiest way for him to crack the roster.
“My main thing is to make the roster,” Alzolay said Thursday. “As a swingman or a starter right now, it doesn’t matter — I want to make the roster.