Shoulder Stiffness, David Bote Is A Tank And More Updates From Cubs Spring Training

Spring training is here and the Cubs are going to be playing baseball within the week. Here are some of the latest updates from the first week of camp in Mesa. Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay felt something on his right side, but an MRI didn't reveal any damage. The right-hander will be delayed for two weeks this spring training. He missed most of the 2018 season with a lat strain. The new injury isn't related. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/cubs-already-dealing-with-a-minor-setback-to-pitcher-in-spring-training/ Left-handed reliever Mike Montgomery is dealing with some shoulder stiffness, but it doesn't seem to be serious. He'll be setback just a couple days.

Cubs closer Brandon Morrow confirmed he won't be ready for the start of the season. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/cubs-closer-brandon-morrow-confirms-hell-miss-start-of-2019-season/ And when he does return, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Morrow won't necessarily be the every day closer. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/cubs-fans-are-going-to-get-so-mad-at-joe-maddons-bullpen-usage/ Carl Edwards Jr. has a new delivery. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/carl-edwards-jr-used-kenley-jansen-as-inspiration-for-new-delivery/ Tyler Chatwood also made an adjustment during the offseason and worked out with former Cubs reliever Jesse Chavez in California. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/tyler-chatwoods-small-fix-could-be-big-for-cubs/ Junichi Tazawa is a little to spring training because of a visa issue.

Addison Russell addressed his suspension for domestic violence and he could not have sounded any less sincere in his apology. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/addison-russell-addressed-the-media-and-it-wasnt-good/ Part of Maddon's plan for the middle infield to start the season is having David Bote as the primary backup to Javier Baez at shortstop. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/heres-the-cubs-infield-plan-to-start-the-2019-season/ Speaking of Bote, he's a tank now.

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Brad Brach signed with the Cubs in February and he discussed why players are raising eyebrows over the free agent process. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/new-cubs-pitcher-brad-brach-explains-why-mlb-free-agents-are-pissed-off/ The Cubs will begin Cactus League play against the Brewers on Saturday.