Cubs' Alzolay needs Tommy John surgery

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay needs Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his pitching elbow, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.

Alzolay has been sidelined since the middle of May with a right forearm strain. The 29-year-old suffered a setback on a rehab assignment after allowing two runs on two hits and two walks in Triple-A on July 27.

He authored a breakout campaign and emerged as the Cubs' closer in 2023. Alzolay posted a 2.67 ERA with 22 saves and 67 strikeouts across 64 innings.

He finishes the 2024 season with a 1-4 record, a 4.67 ERA, and four saves in 18 appearances.