Cubs' No. 2 prospect cracks roster; Alzolay DFA'd
Owen Caissie consistently has been one of the younger hitters at each level as he has moved up the Minor League ladder during his four seasons in the Cubs’ farm system. The outfielder’s steady march has featured steady production.
Chicago Cubs Expected To Make Shocking Roster Move by DFA'ing Former Closer
Not long ago, the Chicago Cubs thought they had a dominant closer for the foreseeable future. Adbert Alzolay had given them many reasons to be excited about wh
Cubs Expected To Designate Adbert Alzolay For Assignment
The Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (X link). That'll
Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Alzolay and minor league outfielder Brennen Davis were designated for assignment. Chicago selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee.
Cubs' Adbert Alzolay: Expected to be DFA'd by Cubs
The Cubs are expected to designate Alzolay (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Alzolay might not be ready to pitch again until 2026 after having Tommy John surgery in August and evidently the Cubs were unwilling to wait out his rehab and also pay him in his second year of arbitration eligibility.
Cubs shockingly expected to designate former closer for assignment
The Cubs will likely designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, reports ESPN's Jesse Rogers. That’ll open a spot on the 40-man roster as Chicago keeps prospects out of the Rule 5 draft. Alzolay underwent Tommy John surgery in August and is going to miss most or all of next season.
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Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles
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