Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera to the Injured List
Chicago, – The Chicago Cubs announced this Sunday the inclusion of Dominican pitcher Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list. The reason behind this decision is a blister on the middle finger of his right hand, which forced Cabrera to leave his last start.
The measure was taken before the game against the Astros, after a failed attempt by Cabrera to try himself on the mound at Wrigley Field. The injury is retroactive to Thursday, which means the right-hander will not be able to return to the team before June 5.
To fill Cabrera’s absence, the Cubs called up left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa, who is emerging as a key option to reinforce a rotation affected by multiple injuries.
Cabrera had to leave his Wednesday start against Milwaukee due to discomfort and a decrease in his pitch velocity. Subsequently, it was confirmed that the blister was already affecting him before that game.
The 28-year-old Dominican has had a season with outstanding numbers, with an ERA of 4.00, in addition to accumulating 47 strikeouts and 20 walks in 54 innings pitched, distributed in 10 starts.
The Cubs also face challenges in their pitching staff. Left-hander Matthew Boyd remains injured after knee surgery, while Cade Horton will not play again this season and Justin Steele continues to recover from a muscle strain.
