Former promising Chicago Cubs closer signs with a NL East contender

Per Will Sammon at The Athletic, Adbert Alzolay is joining the Mets on a two year minor league deal.  This will allow him to continue his rehab, build familiarity with a new organization, and whether he pitches or not in 2025, aim to be a player competing for a MLB roster spot in 2026.  Kudos to executive David Stearns, who is familiar with Alzolay from his time spent with the Milwaukee Brewers, for getting a low risk, high reward signing done on a player of Alzolay’s potential.

Chicago Cubs fans received a heartfelt message from Adbert Alzolay

As an international signee at 17 years old, Alzolay has spent more than a decade in the Cubs organization.  Following his decision to sign with the Mets he posted a heartfelt message on social media thanking the fans for all the love, support, and memories he has from over the years.

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What could have been

Entering 2024, there was a lot of optimism that Alzolay would be the Cubs long term closer.  He was coming off of a strong 2023 season where he had a 2.67 ERA and had notched 22 saves.  Unfortunately the elbow did not cooperate, he initially tried to rehab it, and he ended up having surgery.