Edward Cabrera
Coverage of Edward Cabrera in the Nexus archive.
- Amid pitching injuries, Cubs need Matthew Boyd to make big impact as summer goes on: ‘That’s our ace’
The Chicago Cubs are relying on Matthew Boyd to serve as their ace amid widespread pitching injuries. Boyd, who was an All-Star last season, has returned from injury and is expected to provide stability for the team in the second half of the season.
- Adding David Peterson is first step as Jed Hoyer tries to solve Cubs' pitching woes
The Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the Mets to address pitching staff issues, with team president Jed Hoyer emphasizing Peterson's ground-ball pitching style and the Cubs' strong infield defense as potential assets. The move follows injuries to multiple pitchers, including Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton, and Justin Steele, prompting the Cubs to seek additional reinforcements through trades or waivers.
- Cubs reportedly swing trade with Mets to add David Peterson to injury-ravaged pitching staff
The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets to bolster their injury-ravaged pitching staff. Peterson, an All-Star in 2024, has a mixed 2026 season with a 6.09 ERA but a high ground-ball rate. The Cubs have multiple injured starters, including Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, and Jameson Taillon.
- Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL with Cubs buried in avalanche of pitching injuries: ‘This is crazy’
The Chicago Cubs have placed pitchers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the injured list, exacerbating a pitching crisis with four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation and closer unavailable. Manager Craig Counsell and pitcher Jameson Taillon described the situation as 'crazy' and 'a rough spot' amid ongoing injuries.
- Cubs to be without Jameson Taillon until after All-Star break in latest blow to starting-pitching depth
The Cubs will be without Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a moderate left hamstring strain. The team is also dealing with injuries to Cade Horton, Justin Steele, and others, reducing starting-pitching depth. Recent returns like Matthew Boyd and improved performances from Javier Assad offer some optimism.
- Cubs righty Jameson Taillon forced to leave game vs. Giants in 2nd inning with strained left hamstring
Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon left a game against the Giants in the second inning due to a strained left hamstring, likely requiring an injured list stint. The injury complicates the Cubs' starting pitching rotation, which had recently regained several players from injuries but now faces renewed challenges.
- Cubs’ rotation getting healthier with imminent Edward Cabrera, Matthew Boyd returns, but is it deep enough?
The Cubs' starting rotation is improving with Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd returning from injury, but concerns remain about depth due to ongoing injuries and underperformance from fill-in pitchers like Jordan Wicks. Manager Craig Counsell emphasizes the need for healthy players, though the team faces challenges maintaining a stable rotation amid mixed results from depth options.