Four years have passed since Adbert Alzolay was ranked as the Cubs’ second top prospect by Baseball America, and only a season-ending right lat strain prevented him from making his major league debut in June of 2018.
That was a start of an array of injuries and inconsistencies that have given Alzolay, 27, a greater appreciation for getting an opportunity — albeit as a reliever — before the 2022 season ends.
“We have a lot of good guys with good arms coming into the big leagues, but they’re also thinking about me,” Alzolay said Friday before Marcus Stroman pitched 5 2/3 no-hit innings before settling for a 2-1 victory over the Rockies.