When the Cubs are contending for a spot in the postseason, the team believes right-hander Adbert Alzolay will be a fixture in their rotation.
Alzolay had a strong first half and in his first season in the Cubs’ rotation, he has held his own, flashing moments of high-level success in the process. But Alzolay has a tougher time in the second half as more teams have started to get more looks at him, his stuff and he learns how to have success over a 162-game season.
“Just looking for him to continue to compete,” manager David Ross said before Saturday’s 4-0 loss.