Edward Cabrera news
The gist
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera returned from a blister injury in relief on Sept 15.
His move to the bullpen is a late-season bet to stabilize Chicago's relief corps for the playoff push.
How it unfolded
- date unknownCabrera's four-seamer averaged 96.3 MPH, down from 97 in 2025; his four-seamer and changeup became more prominent while he reduced usage of both breaking balls, which are firmer and move less than last year.
- date unknownRecurring blister problems and a severe hamstring strain limited Cabrera to 78 1/3 innings; he posted a 5.68 ERA in 15 starts between three injured-list stints.
- Sep 15, 2026Cabrera returned from a recurring blister on his pitching hand and made his relief debut for the Cubs in a one-run game, giving up a two-run home run to Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in the ninth at Wrigley Field; the Cubs squandered a three-run lead and lost 6-3. He threw 40 pitches.