CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs' pitching staff, already navigating a challenging season with multiple key arms on the injured list, took another significant blow on Sunday, June 23, as starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was forced to exit his start against the New York Mets due to injury.
Cabrera suffered a left hamstring/adductor strain in the fifth inning while covering first base, an unfortunate play that saw him collapse on the field. Medical staff immediately attended to the right-hander, who was subsequently carted off, signaling the severity of the issue.
The incident occurred during a critical point in the game and casts a long shadow over the Cubs' immediate future. Cabrera is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the full extent of the injury and a potential timeline for his return.
This latest setback for Cabrera is particularly concerning for the North Siders. The Cubs' pitching rotation has been severely tested throughout the season, with a staggering four other starters already sidelined due to various ailments. Cabrera's absence further depletes an already thin staff, forcing the team to dig even deeper into its organizational depth or explore external options.
The coming days will be crucial as the Cubs await the results of Cabrera's MRI, hoping for a best-case scenario that would mitigate the impact of this latest blow to their pitching arsenal.
