Cubs Place Edward Cabrera On 15-Day IL, Recall Jordan Wicks
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Key Points:
- Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger, sidelining him for at least a couple of weeks.
- Cabrera struggled recently, allowing 3+ runs in eight consecutive appearances and was pulled after three innings in his last start against the Brewers.
- The Cubs' rotation is already depleted with injuries to Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton, and Justin Steele, leading to lefty Jordan Wicks being recalled to fill Cabrera’s roster spot.
- Cabrera was acquired from the Marlins in the offseason and had a strong 2024 season but has faced multiple injuries throughout his career, including recent shoulder and elbow issues.
- Jordan Wicks has experience both as a starter and reliever but has had mixed results, including a 6.28 ERA in relief last season and a 4.44 ERA in Triple-A starts this year.