Adbert Alzolay is expected to again play a key role in the Chicago Cubs bullpen after posting a 2.67 ERA and 22 saves in over 64 innings in 58 games.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay on media day at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 21, 2024. MESA, Ariz. — Adbert Alzolay’s signature celebratory fist pump became the symbol of Chicago Cubs wins by the end of last season.
“I was able to figure out that balance and all the experience I gained from it. I was pitching in so many close games and facing the best hitters in every lineup, it was huge for me to go out and compete against the best of the best.” “The fact that he’s got some experience doing it, that is important. It is a job that’s a little bit different and we expect to continue to get big outs in big spots.”Closer Adbert Alzolay celebrates after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Wrigley Field.
Counsell has not been inclined to name specific roles for the relievers or speculate who might get the call the first time the Cubs face a save situation. During his nine seasons in Milwaukee, Counsell typically had a go-to option in the ninth. Only twice, in 2018 and 2022 , did Counsell have more than one reliever record double-digit saves. Otherwise, the Brewers’ bullpen under Counsell featured a shutdown closer, from Francisco Rodríguez and Jeffress to Knebel, Hader and Williams.
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