MILWAUKEE -- The Chicago Cubs activated closer Adbert Alzolay from the injured list Friday and optioned reliever Keegan Thompson to their spring facility in Arizona, the team announced before its game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Alzolay, 28, has been out since Sept. 11 with a forearm strain.
"It's going to help out a lot," Cubs manager David Ross said. "We've missed him while he's been out. He's been a big part of our success. Having him back helps us shorten the game, which we haven't been able to do a lot lately.