ASDRÚBAL CABRERA NEWS

Reds rout Nationals 9-2 to keep slim playoff hopes alive

Tyler Stephenson and Nick Castellanos hit consecutive home runs, Kyle Farmer broke the game open with a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds kept alive their slim playoff hopes by ro...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gutierrez expected to start as Reds host the Pirates

The Pirates will start Dillon Peters on Monday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir Gutierrez

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitless with new team Cabrera lined out in his pinch-hit appearance Wednesday in the Reds' 5-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact The Reds claimed Cabrera off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Aug. 27 with the hope that he could become a pinch-hitting specialist off the bench, but he's failed to make any sort of impact in that capacity. The 35-year-old is still searching for his first hit as a member of the Reds, as he's off to an 0-for-18 start. He hasn't made up for the lack of hits by showing quality plate discipline, either; he's reached base only twice via a walk and a hit by pitch.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado homers again, Cardinals beat Reds 2-0

Nolan Arenado homered for the second game in a row and five pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Segura's single in 11th lifts Phillies over Diamondbacks 7-6

Jean Segura singled with one out in the 11th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game with a number of late-inning twists

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera's vet presence lost, but reps gained PHILADELPHIA -- The D-backs lost a valuable veteran presence on Friday when infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera was claimed off waivers by the Reds....

AUGUST 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Asdrubal Cabrera out, Jake McCarthy up as youth movement continues The Diamondbacks let veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera go on waivers, opening up more at-bats for their young players.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cincinnati Reds claim infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera off waivers from Diamondbacks Asdrúbal Cabrera had a .244 batting average and .324 on-base percentage in 90 games with the Diamondbacks this season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds claim Asdrúbal Cabrera off waivers The Reds have claimed veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera off waivers from the D-backs, Arizona announced on Friday. Cabrera, 35, could get t...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Claimed by Cincinnati Cabrera was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo recently indicated Cabrera was likely to see decreased playing time during the final month of the season, so it's not much of a surprise the team placed him on outright waivers. The 35-year-old will be joining a playoff contender in Cincinnati and should see most of his action as a reserve option at the corner infield spots. Cabrera has a .244/.324/.392 slash line with seven homers, 21 doubles, 40 RBI and 34 runs in 90 games this season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks a perfect 4-0 against Phillies after 8-7 win

Carson Kelly hit a two run-homer and drove in three runs, Nick Ahmed added a two-run blast, Christian Walker had a career-high four hits, and Zac Gallen pitched five strong innings...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting after all Updating a previous report, Cabrera will start at third base and bat third Thursday versus the Phillies.

Impact Cabrera was scheduled to get a breather in the series opener, but he was a late addition to the lineup after Arizona scratched David Peralta and Josh VanMeter. As a 35-year-old on an expiring contract, Cabrera wouldn't seem to have much of a future on a rebuilding club like Arizona, so he'll likely see his opportunities take a hit during the final month of the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Cabrera isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Cabrera may see less playing time across the final few weeks of the season, and the 35-year-old will be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Josh VanMeter will take over at the hot corner and bat third.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time may dry up Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Cabrera's playing time may drop over the final weeks of the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Lovullo was asked about Cabrera, who has started 16 of 20 games prior to Wednesday's day off, and the manager said he's "looking to change that a little bit." He added that other veterans' playing time may diminish, but Lovullo was not specific. The young players that aren't already getting everyday at-bats are Josh VanMeter and Drew Ellis, each play positions that Cabrera has filled at times this season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Drew Ellis will pick up a start at third base while Cabrera rests after starting four of the past five games. The 35-year-old broke out of an 0-for-10 slump in Tuesday's 4-2 loss, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Cabrera is on the bench for Sunday's series finale in Colorado.

Impact A hitless Saturday lowered Cabrera's average to .211 in the last 10 games. He's tallied three doubles, a home run and two RBI in that span. Drew Ellis is playing third base and batting seventh Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two hits in loss Cabrera went 2-for-5 with a double in Friday's 9-4 loss to Colorado.

Impact Cabrera has started eight of the last 10 games, which in a vacuum isn't odd, but is so when one factors in Arizona's record ranks 29th among 30 teams. Perhaps manager Torey Lovullo is deferring to the 35-year-old's veteran status, but the manager has several young players up with the team that could use those plate appearances. For now at least, Cabrera should be considered a regular, playing four-to-five games per week.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Cabrera will sit Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact The Diamondbacks are sitting several regulars on getaway day as they prepare to fly to Denver to take on the Rockies over the weekend. Cabrera sits after making five straight starts, with Drew Ellis taking over at third base.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Overtaking Walker on depth chart Cabrera will start at first base and bat third Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Cabrera will pick up his third straight start and second in a row at first base, replacing Christian Walker at the latter position for the second game in a row. Though the 38-80 Diamondbacks are likely to continue prioritizing younger options over the final six weeks of the season, Cabrera at least appears to be ahead of the struggling Walker in the pecking order among the veteran bats left on the roster. Cabrera's .737 OPS on the campaign is just over 100 points better than Walker's mark (.636).

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two-run shot Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss against the Giants.

Impact Cabrera has struggled with consistency of late but snapped a five-game homer drought with a sixth-inning blast off Alex Wood -- his seventh of the season. The veteran third baseman has gone 8-for-25 with a .993 OPS, two homers and seven RBI in eight games this month.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Drew Ellis will get a turn at third base while Cabrera takes a seat for the series finale. Cabrera still looks like Arizona's top option at the position for now, but as a veteran on an expiring contract, his opportunities could take a hit in August and September while the 35-77 Diamondbacks prioritize the development of younger players.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Cabrera is not starting Thursday's game against the Giants.

Impact Cabrera has been a steady contributor of late, hitting .313 with five extra-base hits, nine RBI and seven walks in his last 10 games. Drew Ellis plays third base and bats sixth Thursday.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Giants

The Diamondbacks will roll out Zac Gallen to the mound Wednesday and the Giants plan to give Kevin Gausman the start

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants go extras to win 11-8 after Diamondbacks rally

Buster Posey doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning Monday night and the San Francisco Giants escaped with an 11-8 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Cabrera is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Cabrera is 5-for-20 with three doubles, four walks, four RBI and two runs in six games since returning from the injured list, and he'll receive the day off Sunday. Drew Ellis will cover the hot corner for Arizona in the series finale.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE