Mets Cut 6-Year Cubs Veteran After Brief Stint
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- Sports Money Mets Cut 6-Year Cubs Veteran After Brief Stint By Peter Chawaga,
- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs stands in the dugout during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
- And now, as virtually everything that can go wrong for the Mets continues to do so, one of the team’s latest bullpen experiments has come to an abrupt end.
Sports Money Mets Cut 6-Year Cubs Veteran After Brief Stint By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jul 03, 2026, 06:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The New York Mets, grappling with persistent bullpen issues in 2026, have released veteran reliever Adbert Alzolay, marking an abrupt end to their latest reclamation project. Alzolay, a former Chicago Cubs closer with 22 saves in 2023, joined the Mets on a minor league deal after missing the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. His brief organizational stint lasted only weeks, as he struggled significantly at Triple-A Syracuse, allowing 10 runs in just 8.2 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander appeared "rusty" and failed to regain the command and velocity that once made him effective. This move underscores the Mets' ongoing difficulties in securing reliable pitching depth.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs stands in the dugout during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Mets have spent much of the 2026 season searching for bullpen depth, taking chances on veteran relievers attempting to work their way back from injuries or inconsistent performances, though the team hasn’t had much success on that front.