PEORIA, Ariz. – Right-hander Adbert Alzolay will have a fourth minor-league option in 2021 after an arbiter ruled in the Cubs favor this week. Alzolay has been competing with right-hander Alec Mills for the fifth-starter job this spring.
While the Cubs were going to have to monitor Alzolay’s innings regardless of the decision, the additional option year would allow the team to start him at the alternate site in South Bend and option him to Triple-A during the season without having to put him on waivers.
Alzolay’s option decision may now open another potential roster spot should Alzolay not break camp with the team.