4 years agoChicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay performed well in a no decision on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Alzolay was recalled prior to the game and it was his first big league action since April 14. Alzolay cruised through the first four innings, but manager David Ross had a short leash on the prospect and pulled him with two outs and two runners on in the top of the fifth. Reliever Rex Brothers would then come in and issue two walks and a hit by pitch with both runs being charged to Alzolay. Alzolay's stuff has looked very good in his last two starts, but his overall numbers have been hurt by his bullpen giving up inherited runners in relief of him. Alzolay would finish with a line of 4 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, two runs, two walks and seven strikeouts. He has looked like a big leaguer this year and has some of the best stuff of any pitching prospect at the moment. Although manager David Ross has had a very short leash with him, he has pitched well enough that he should be looked at in deeper leagues as a low risk, high reward waiver wire add. His next start will come against a tough Braves offense on Thursday.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller
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