
DENVER — It was clear in the Cubs’ 6-4 loss Tuesday to the Rockies that their bullpen still is figuring out how to adjust to the loss of closer Adbert Alzolay (strained right forearm), who landed on the 15-day injured list Monday.
A short start from right-hander Javier Assad exposed some of the bullpen’s weaknesses. Assad battled traffic on the bases all game. He already had thrown 79 pitches one out into the fourth inning and left after giving up a two-run single to former Cubs star Kris Bryant that tied the score 2-2.