Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen
- Edward Cabrera: 2 events in the last 90 days
- Previous: earlier the same day · Cubs activate pitcher Edward Cabrera from IL, plan to use him out of bullpen for remainder of season
What happened
The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and placed righty Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain. Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old Cabrera, acquired fr…
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