If the Cubs are going anywhere in this year’s postseason, Adbert Alzolay is going to have to step up big-time, what with Jon Lester ineffective and Tyler Chatwood and Jose Quintana injured.
Alzolay, who will start Thursday’s game against the Reds, was recalled from the Cubs’ alternate training site in South Bend. To make room on the 28-man roster, Colin Rea was optioned and will report to South Bend.
Alzolay has made three appearances (two starts) for the Cubs this season and has a 2.