The Cubs’ path to a quick turnaround next year, in both the talent level on their big-league roster and their record, relies in part on what their rotation looks like. Steele, Adbert Alzolay and Keegan Thompson figure to factor into that group. Alzolay, on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, played catch with fellow banged-up teammate Willson Contreras (right knee sprain) in the outfield at Great American Ball Park before batting practice.
