Adbert Alzolay: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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.

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 26

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

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

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

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

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 1

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

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

One or both of these guys could really help the Cubs bullpen. Here’s the entire list of MLB players who were non-tendered last week. There are more than 60 of them.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Cubs make series of roster moves ahead of protection deadline

The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline for protecting players from the Rule 5 draft.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Cubs shockingly expected to DFA former closer

Cubs shockingly expected to designate former closer for assignment

The Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 2

Three biggest offseason questions facing Cubs

After posting an 83-79 record in Craig Counsell's first season as manager, the Chicago Cubs are hoping that 2025 will bring a return to the postseason.

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