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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

D-backs do-over: Lovullo ready to roll after rough 2020

Manager Torey Lovullo is eager for a do-over after a 2020 season that the Arizona Diamondbacks won’t remember fondly

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks: Asdrubal Cabrera works on so many levels Most baseball fans would call Asdrubal Cabrera an aging infielder who has seen better days. True, Cabrera is not the player he was when he w...

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

AP source: D-backs, IF Asdrubal Cabrera agree to 1-year deal

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Asdrúbal C...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Signs with Arizona Cabrera signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Cabrera saw a decrease in playing time at the end of the 2020 season with the Nationals, but he'll now join the Diamondbacks on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old slashed .242/.305/.447 with eight home runs and 31 RBI over 52 games last year and could see playing time at the infield corners in 2021.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for Game 1 Cabrera isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Cabrera's playing time has been limited recently as he's now started just one of the last four games. Brock Holt will shift to first base for the matinee with Josh Harrison taking over as the third baseman.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Cabrera is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact Cabrera is on the bench for the second straight contest after the Nationals were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday. Brock Holt shifts to first base while Josh Harrison starts at the hot corner Friday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thursday Cabrera is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets.

Impact After getting officially eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday, several of Washington's veterans are getting Thursday off. Jake Noll will start at first base and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base three times Cabrera went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a walk Monday against the Phillies.

Impact Cabrera stayed hot at the dish Monday night, plating a run in the first inning on a single to center. He's now hit safely in eight of his last 10 contests, racking up three homers and eight RBI over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four in Game 2 Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Cabrera paced the team with seven total bases in the 15-0 rout. He also had a double in the matinee, so he was 4-for-8 in total Sunday and raised his season SLG by more than 30 points. The 34-year-old is playing close to every day between first base and DH while batting mostly third or fourth in the order.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill

Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Swats sixth homer Cabrera went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

Impact The homer was his sixth of the season, but his first since Aug. 17. Cabrera has cooled down significantly has a strong start, slashing .194/.274/.292 over his last 20 games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Asdrúbal Cabrera tries to end season with a flourish... After a fast start, the veteran cooled off before Sunday homer …

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Duvall, Albies power Braves to 8-4 triumph over Nationals

Adam Duvall and Ozzie Albies each hit a two-run homer off a laboring Max Scherzer, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Washington Nationals 8-4

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Cabrera (back) returns to the lineup Tuesday against the Rays, batting sixth and playing first base.

Impact Cabrera sat out Monday's game with a sore back but is ready to go just one day later. The veteran has failed to impress at the plate this season, hitting just .223/.293/.396.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back stiffness Cabrera isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rays due to back stiffness, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Cabrera could be available off the bench if needed, but manager Dave Martinez will give him a day off due to his back issue. The 34-year-old had been a staple in the lineup recently while hitting .223 with five home runs and 20 RBI this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Cabrera (foot) is starting at third base and hitting third Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Cabrera is dealing with some soreness stemming from fouling a ball off his foot a couple of days ago, but it's apparently mild enough to play through. The veteran infielder is slashing .288/.368/.515 with four home runs and 11 RBI through 18 games this month.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with sore foot Cabrera fouled a ball off his foot a couple days ago and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's game, so perhaps it's something that he thought he could play through but he is now experiencing enough pain to potentially sit out Wednesday. The Nationals' lineup should be posted early in the afternoon to clarify his status.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Cabrera started the past 14 games and had a .888 OPS with four homers during that stretch, so he'll receive a well-earned day off. Carter Kieboom receives the start at the hot corner Sunday for the Nationals.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rips fifth homer Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Getting the start at DH and hitting cleanup, Cabrera drilled his fifth homer of the year down the left-field line off southpaw Grant Dayton in the fifth inning. It was his first long ball hitting right-handed, as most of the switch hitter's damage has come from the left side of the plate, but that's been more than enough as Cabrera is slashing .271/.342/.586 with 15 RBI in 19 games.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats

AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

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