You’ll be forgiven if you don’t remember Tony Barnette, the righty reliever the Cubs picked up this past winter on a one-year deal with a 2020 club option. He hasn’t pitched for the big club yet because the shoulder soreness that dogged him with the Rangers in 2018 lingered into this season and he was placed on the 10-day IL on March 28. But if things work out, you’ll remember Barnette for more than just his lovely locks.
Joe Maddon announced after Wednesday’s win over the White Sox that Adbert Alzolay was being called up to back Tyler Chatwood for Thursday’s series opener against the Mets.