Adbert Alzolay was placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday due to a blister issue. Before the Cubs took on the Padres on Tuesday, David Ross talked about Alzolay and how getting a short rest could be beneficial.
NEW YORK — Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay told NBC Sports Chicago on Tuesday that he expects to return from the injured list during the upcoming five-game homestand against Miami and Cleveland.
Alzolay, one of the bright spots this season in the Cubs’ shaky rotation, last pitched June 7 in San Diego, where a blister problem on his middle finger worsened throughout a rough three-inning start.
He has been on the IL since but has progressed in a throwing program and said the finger feels much better now.
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He had a 3.62 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 10 starts before the blister flared in the last start.
Unless the Cubs push back Zach Davies or Jake Arrieta in the rotation, Alzolay would not rejoin the rotation sooner than Sunday.
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