For the Cubs to close out a wild-card spot by the end of the regular season Sunday in Milwaukee, the most glaring potential hindrance remains a bullpen running on fumes.
A big boost is coming, however. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay threw live batting practice Wednesday and expects to come off the injured list Friday before the Cubs’ series opener against the Brewers.
Since Alzolay went on the 15-day injured list Sept. 10, the bullpen has posted a 4.12 ERA , 1.39 WHIP and minus-0.2 fWAR . Conversely, the Cubs’ bullpen ranked among the best in the big leagues with their 3.48 ERA , 1.21 WHIP and .209 average against between June 9, when they entered play 10 games under .500, and Sept. 9.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia sits on the bench after the loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The bullpen has tried to survive without Alzolay the last three weeks, but those efforts were complicated by losing veteran right-handers Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger to the IL because of right forearm strains. Mark Leiter Jr. also hasn’t been 100% and entered Wednesday not having pitched in a week.By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our
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