EDWARD CABRERA NEWS

'He's nasty': Cabrera showcases ace-like ability vs. Nats MIAMI – Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera oozes frontline potential. His inability to throw strikes, however, has held him back from reach...

MAY 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Early exit Wednesday Cabrera didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, giving up four runs on two hits and four walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander was cruising early, blanking Arizona over the first three innings, but Cabrera lost the strike zone in the fourth inning and walked four of the first five batters he faced before eventually getting the hook after 62 pitches (35 strikes). It's the third time in his last four starts he's issued at least four free passes, and his wavering control continues to hold him back. Despite an impressive 29.9 percent strikeout rate through 35.1 innings, Cabrera's 18.3 percent walk rate has led to a 5.35 ERA and 1.67 WHIP. He'll try to figure things out in his next start, likely to come at home next week against the Nationals.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in Friday's loss Cabrera (2-3) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings as the Marlins were downed 4-1 by the Cubs. He struck out eight.

Impact The right-hander continues to rack up punchouts, as Cabrera generated 30 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches, but he got little support from the Miami offense. Friday's effort also represented only the second time in seven starts he hasn't walked multiple batters. Cabrera will carry a 4.78 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 44:26 K:BB through 32 innings into his next outing, likely to come next week in Arizona.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts career-high 12 strikeouts Cabrera (2-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over five innings in a 7-6 win over the Cubs. He struck out 12.

Impact Cabrera set a career-high in strikeouts Saturday, topping his previous best by three after punching out eight of the final 10 batters he faced. He was tagged for a two-run home run by Patrick Wisdom in the second frame, marking his fourth long ball given up in his last three appearances. Cabrera also couldn't shake his command issues, handing out five free passes Saturday to increase his BB/9 to 8.33 through 27.0 innings. Though he's tough to trust, it's hard to ignore Cabrera's 12.00 K/9, which makes him an intriguing matchup-based streaming option and daily fantasy pick.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Cabrera strikes out 12 and the Miami Marlins hold on to beat Chicago Cubs Cabrera is the second pitcher in Marlins history to strike out at least 12 batters while pitching no more than five innings.

APRIL 29, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Can't contain Atlanta Cabrera (1-2) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings during an 11-0 loss to Atlanta. He struck out six.

Impact Cabrera posted two scoreless frames to start the game, but he allowed one run in the second, two in the fourth and was pulled in the fifth with a runner on first and one out. The right-hander currently holds a 4.91 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP with a questionable 24:20 K:BB through 22 innings.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Cabrera (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings against San Francisco. He struck out eight.

Impact Cabrera was excellent after surrendering a two-run home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the first inning, blanking the Giants over his final five frames while allowing just three hits. The 25-year-old Cabrera has issued just three walks in his last two starts after walking 13 in his first two outings. He lowers his ERA to 4.08 with a 1.75 WHIP and 18:16 K:BB through 17.2 innings this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm's homer leads Marlins over Giants 4-2

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants come into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants look to end their four-game skid with a win over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharpens control in no-decision Cabrera didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Phillies, giving up two runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact After issuing 13 free passes in only 6.2 innings over his first two starts of the season, Cabrera had a much better command of the strike zone in this one, tossing 50 of 82 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old right-hander still has a 4.63 ERA, but Wednesday's improvement should keep him in the Marlins' rotation, although the team doesn't have many other options for his spot at the moment. Cabrera will attempt to take another step forward when he next takes the mound, likely early next week at home against the Giants.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins take on the Phillies after Arraez hit for the cycle

The Miami Marlins take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Luis Arraez hit for the cycle against the Phillies on Tuesday

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins walk 12 as strike zone eludes Cabrera NEW YORK -- Prior to Edward Cabrera’s second start of the season, also his second in a row against the Mets, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker...

APRIL 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Can't find plate Friday Cabrera (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Marlins were downed 9-3 by the Mets, giving up two runs on zero hits and seven walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander issued one free pass in the first inning and two in the second, but he managed to keep those baserunners from scoring before his control completely deserted him in the third. All told, Cabrera threw only 47 of 85 pitches for strikes, and he's now failed to last more than four innings in either of his first two starts of the year. If Braxton Garrett pitches well while filling in for Johnny Cueto (biceps) in the Marlins' rotation, Cabrera could find himself bumped to the bullpen or to Triple-A if he doesn't turn things around quickly.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets walk to 9-3 win over Marlins in home opener

Tylor Megill pitched six shutout innings, Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor hit their first home runs of the season and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 in their home...

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Command eludes Edward Cabrera again in Miami Marlins' loss to New York Mets The right-handed pitcher walked seven Mets batters and didn’t make it through three innings.

APRIL 7, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Mets host the Marlins to start 3-game series

The New York Mets start a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Friday

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Next outing pushed back Cabrera will not make his start against the Mets as scheduled Thursday after the game was postponed, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Major storms are expected on the East Coast, so the game will be pushed back a day to Friday. Presumably, Cabrera will take the ball that day instead, going up against Tylor Megill.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out six free passes Cabrera did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and six walks over four innings in a 6-2 loss to the Mets. He struck out two.

Impact Only 40 of Cabrera's 85 pitches went for strikes. He fell behind in the count initially to 10 of the 20 batters he faced. It was an afternoon to forget for Cabrera after he generated additional buzz in the Grapefruit League (1.80, 0.93 WHIP, 14:6 K:BB in 15 innings). He showed real potential across 14 starts as a rookie last season, but until he reins in his control, Cabrera has to be considered a volatile fantasy option. The 24-year-old lines up for a road start against these same Mets next week.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Canha, Pete Alonso deliver, while Edward Cabrera allows six walks as Mets ease by Marlins In each of the first three games of the season, the Marlins' starting pitcher has walked at least four batters, with Edward Cabrera handing...

APRIL 1, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Marlins play the New York Mets Saturday

The Miami Marlins square off against the New York Mets on Saturday

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 28, 2023

Starting third game of season Cabrera will be included in the Marlins' Opening Day rotation and is in line to start the team's third game of the season Saturday versus the Mets at LoanDepot Park, Craig Mish of...

Impact Assuming the Marlins open the season with a five-man rotation, Cabrera looks to have secured the final spot over Braxton Garrett, who is projected to work out of the bullpen until a starting role reopens. Cabrera brings plenty of strikeout upside to the table while leaning on an arsenal that includes a mid-to-high 90s fastball and a low-90s changeup that proved particularly deadly against lefties a season ago, but poor health and high walk and home-run rates have thus far hindered the 24-year-old right-hander in his efforts to establish himself as a full-time starter in the big leagues. He appeared to take significant steps forward late last season and has carried over that success to the spring, making him an appealing target late in drafts to round out a fantasy pitching staff.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Favorite to win fifth starter job Cabrera appears to be the favorite to win the final spot in the Miami rotation, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sandy Alcantara, Jesus Luzardo, Trevor Rogers and Johnny Cueto will make up the top four starters for the Marlins. The battle is between Cabrera and Braxton Garrett, and Cabrera appears to have the edge after his strong showing in spring training. The fact that Garrett has a minor-league option remaining also tips the scales in Cabrera's favor. Once considered among the very best pitching prospects in baseball, Cabrera has a chance for fantasy relevancy because of his swing-and-miss arsenal, but managers should take a wait-and-see approach before investing too much in the right-hander.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera's got the stuff, but can he stay healthy? WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A few days before reporting to Spring Training, Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera stated his goal for 2023: start...

MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Might be squeezed out of rotation Cabrera could be fighting with Braxton Garrett for the final spot in the Marlins' Opening Day rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The offseason addition of Johnny Cueto could push a younger pitcher to Triple-A Jacksonville, although the team is also considering a six-man rotation. Cabrera was very impressive at times in 2022, riding his 96 mph fastball and nasty changeup to a 25.8 percent strikeout rate and 13.7 percent swinging strike rate, but the 24-year-old righty's 11.3 percent walk rate over 71.2 big-league innings indicates he could perhaps use some additional development time at Triple-A.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE