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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 17

The People’s Fist is Waiting in the Wings

It didn’t make the back page of the New York Post or Daily News when the Mets inked right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay to a two-year minor league pact on Jan.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Mets Announce Decision on Former Cubs Star

The New York Mets fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Tuesday afternoon. Now 4-6 in Spring Training action, the Mets are off on Wednesday before resuming Grapefruit League play on Thursday against the Houston Astros.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 27

Mets relievers Drew Smith, Adbert Alzolay already looking ahead to 2026 season

The New York Mets may be gearing up for the 2025 season, but relief pitchers Drew Smith and Adbert Alzolay are already looking ahead to 2026. The Mets re-signed Smith to a one-year, $1 million deal with a club option for the 2026 season, and brought in Alzolay on a two-year minor league deal earlier this offseason.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Cubs would be a good landing spot for 36-year-old all-star closer from their arch rival

Last season saw the bullpen falter early and often for the Chicago Cubs, as closer Adbert Alzolay struggled mightily and suffered a season-ending injury which put the team in a hole from the jump.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 26, 2025

New York Mets Agree to Contract With Former Chicago Cubs Closer

Former Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay has found a new home, as he has reportedly agreed to a two-year minor league deal with the New York Mets, according to several outlets, including SNY.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 25, 2025

Former promising Chicago Cubs closer signs with a NL East contender

Back in November, the Chicago Cubs designated former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment and he became a free agent. The soon to be 30 year old underwent

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 25, 2025

Mets Sign Intriguing Veteran Reliever to Two-Year Deal

The New York Mets have been busy when it comes to signing relievers over the past week. On January 17, it was announced that New York signed elite left-handed hurler and former Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Minter to a two-year, $22 million deal.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 25, 2025

Mets agree to 2-year contract with ex-Cubs pitcher

The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay to a two-year minor league deal, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Alzolay, who is currently 29 years old, will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery he had back in August 2024.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 24, 2025

Mets Sign Adbert Alzolay to Minor League Deal

After six years with the Chicago Cubs, reliever Adbert Alzolay has signed a two-year minor league deal with the New York Mets, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 1, 2024

Soto and the Pressure Building, Coaching Staff Coming, Kriske, Alzolay, and Other Cubs Bullets

All I’m saying is that, if you want to plant your flag on the field of your rival, do your thing. But you can’t then act all shocked and offended if that rival gets pissed off that you did it.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 25, 2024

Here are two pitchers non-tendered last week who the Cubs should consider signing

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 19, 2024

The Chicago Cubs DFA Former Closer

On Tuesday November 19th the Chicago Cubs were reported to be designating RHP Adbert Alzolay for assignment. Since Alzolay has just between 3-5 years service time in the Major Leagues he could reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he went unclaimed by another team.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 2, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 7, 2024

Season-Ending Surgery Looms for Cubs Talented Young Arm

Chicago Cubs reliever, Adbert Alzolay, who is on the 60-day injured list, will undergo Tommy John surgery. Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune shared the news following the announcement.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 2, 2024

Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Set to Undergo Right Arm Surgery

The Chicago Cubs received some tough news on Thursday afternoon, as reliever Adbert Alzolay will undergo surgery on his right arm, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1, 2024

Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay to undergo arm surgery

The team is still sorting out the details of the procedure, but it’s discouraging news for a pitcher who has been out for a few months with a flexor strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23, 2024

Key Cubs reliever shut down at least another two weeks

Cubs righty Adbert Alzolay has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a flexor strain, and it seems a return in the near future isn’t likely.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13, 2024

Struggling Cubs reliever placed on injured list

Here in 2024, he has a 4.67 ERA through 18 appearances. His walk rate is up to 8 percent and his strikeout rate is way down to 17.3 percent. The velocity is down a bit on all five of his pitches, per Statcast.

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