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When Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay originally received the diagnosis of a flexor strain in his right elbow, he was relieved. He’d feared worse after pitching through tightness in the 10th inning of the Cubs’ 5-4 win in Pittsburgh on May 12.
But now, he’s headed for surgery, manager Craig Counsell revealed on Thursday.
“He’s seeking second opinions just to determine exactly what and where he’s going to have surgery,” Counsell said before the Cubs opened a four-game series against the Cardinals on Thursday.