ASDRÚBAL CABRERA NEWS

Delivers two hits in win Cabrera started at first base and went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact Cabrera has started at all the infield positions and should continue to rotate in at first with Christian Walker (oblique) still on the injured list, although he's started hitting. Manager Troy Lovullo has been careful with the 35-year-old infielder; Cabrera has not started three consecutive days all season. In instances where he's appeared on a third consecutive day, it's been as a pinch hitter. Cabrera is slashing .257/.385/.419 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 23 games.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Cabrera had gone 4-for-12 with two doubles, two runs and four strikeouts in the last three contests. Eduardo Escobar will shift to third base while Josh VanMeter starts at the keystone.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting early contest Cabrera is not in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Cabrera has collected a hit in four of his last five starts but will find the bench with two games on tap for the team Sunday. Eduardo Escobar will shift to second third base with Josh VanMeter taking over duties at the keystone and hitting fifth.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Cabrera is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cabrera hasn't done much at the plate through 16 games this season, hitting .214/.338/.375. Eduardo Escobar will play third base Thursday, with Josh VanMeter starting at second.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Cabrera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Cabrera has gone hitless with two strikeouts in his last 10 at-bats. Eduardo Escobar will shift to third base Saturday while Pavin Smith serves as the starting first baseman.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Asdrubal Cabrera happy to be back in city where his career was resuscitated Infielder Asdrubal Cabrera wondered if his days as a major leaguer were numbered before he landed with the Nationals two years ago.

APRIL 15, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Forever a champ, D-backs' Cabrera returns WASHINGTON -- When the Rangers released Asdrúbal Cabrera in early August of 2019, the veteran infielder thought the final months of that sea...

APRIL 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Starts at 1B Cabrera made his first start at first base and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Athletics.

Impact The Diamondbacks placed Christian Walker (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Monday, so they will be rotating fill-ins at first base. That will likely be Cabrera and Pavin Smith. Cabrera has been an impact bat early for Arizona, tying Eduardo Escobar for the team lead with eight RBI. Manager Torey Lovullo won't overwork the 35-year-old infielder, but Cabrera should get four to five starts per week while appearing at all three infield base positions.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman homers, A's beat MadBum and Diamondbacks 9-5

Matt Chapman homered among his three hits, Jed Lowrie added two hits and three RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Madison Bumgarner in a 9-5 victory over the Arizona Diamon...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not be overloaded Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he will be careful not to overload the 35-year-old Cabrera, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Cabrera has given Arizona early production with a .944 OPS, two home runs and six RBI, but Lovullo wants to mindful of overextending the infielder and wearing him down. He sat out Sunday's contest after playing two consecutive games, as Josh VanMeter entered the starting lineup in his place. Cabrera started four games during the first full week of baseball and never more than two straight.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Cabrera is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Impact The 35-year-old went 1-for-2 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and two walks Saturday but will head to the bench for the series finale. Cabrera had a .944 OPS through 33 plate appearances this season. Josh VanMeter will start at the keystone Sunday, pushing Eduardo Escobar to third base.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks second homer Cabrera went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Cabrera entered this contest with just two hits in his last five games (15 at-bats), but he had been showing a good approach, with five walks against only one strikeout in that stretch. He continued to show his patience Saturday, but Cabrera also saw one he liked from Jeff Hoffman and took the right-hander yard for his second homer of the young season. Cabrera has been the starter at third base in all but one of Arizona's games so far.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locastro's speed, Smith's pitching help D-backs top Reds 8-3

Riley Smith pitched six effective innings in his first career start, Tim Locastro had four hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three Cabrera went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Cabrera came through with an RBI single in the first inning to drive in his first run of the season. However, he continued to produce from there as he clubbed a two-run homer to right field to end Yu Darvish's outing in the fifth frame. With Ketel Marte starting in center field in the absence of Kole Calhoun (knee), Cabrera could continue to rack up plate appearances at third base with Eduardo Escobar occupying second.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hosmer, Padres beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in wild opener

Eric Hosmer had a homer among his three hits and drove in three runs, newcomer Victor Caratini also had three RBIs and the San Diego Padres gave up four long balls in the fifth inn...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday Cabrera is starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Cabrera hit .326 with three home runs this spring and will enter the starting lineup against the Padres on Opening Day with Nick Ahmed (knee) sitting out. Cabrera will play third base and bat fifth against San Diego.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in second straight Cabrera went 3-for-3 with a single, double and solo home run in Thursday's spring game against the Dodgers.

Impact Cabrera, who made his second consecutive start at first base, went yard for the second straight Cactus League appearance. The utility infielder has appeared at first, second and third base this spring. His last four starts have come when opponents started left-handers, an indication of when Cabrera might be added to a starting lineup during the regular season.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 season

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at 1B, homers Cabrera started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics.

Impact The switch-hitting Cabrera swung the bat well from both sides of the plate, hitting the double off left-hander Jesus Luzardo and the homer of right-hander Burch Smith. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hasn't set a defined role for Cabrera, whose multi-position ability and switch hitting could be useful in a variety of ways. Tuesday's game was his first spring start at first base. He also has starts at third base (four) and second base (three).

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walks, scores Sunday Cabrera started at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Cubs.

Impact Cabrera has appeared in four spring games, starting at third base three times and second base once. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo projected a role against left-handers for the veteran infielder, most likely at third base. He's 1-for-9 with a run scored and an RBI thus far in Cactus League play.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good or great? D-backs confident Marte can be the latter

The Diamondbacks know they've got a very good player in Ketel Marte

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Role is sketched out Arizona general manager expects Cabrera to provide at-bats against left-handers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks added the veteran infielder, who can play third base and second base, to balance a lefty-dominant lineup. The general manager doesn't believe Cabrera's presence will prevent giving playing time to younger infielders, while he'll provide an established clubhouse presence. One obvious role for the 35-year-old is to start at third base against left-handers, with Eduardo Escobar sliding to second and Ketel Marte moving to center field.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Tyler Clippard agrees to 1-year deal with D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract with reliever Tyler Clippard, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Asdrúbal Cabrera's ripple effect on the Diamondbacks, from Ketel Marte on down Asdrúbal Cabrera can play multiple positions, giving the Diamondbacks the option of also tapping into Ketel Marte's versatility.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notes: Cabrera settles in; players spread out SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The D-backs made their signing of veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera official Monday, and he went through drills and ba...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM