Impact Cabrera, 28, compiled a 3.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 50:29 K:BB over 62.2 innings with the Blue Jays in 2024. The left-handed reliever flashes plus stuff, but walks and consistency have been problematic.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
GÉNESIS CABRERA #92 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
3-3 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
3.59 ERA
3-3 W-L
1.47 WHIP
3.59 ERA
Joins Mets as NRI The Mets signed Cabrera to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Headed to free agency Cabrera cleared waivers and opted for free agency Monday.
Impact Cabrera served as one of Toronto's more reliable bullpen arms during the 2024 season, cruising to a 3.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 48:29 K:BB in his first 66 appearances (60.0 innings) before surrendering five runs in his final three outings of the year to inflate his ERA to 3.59. He shouldn't have much trouble latching on elsewhere heading into his age-28 season.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to free agency Cabrera cleared waivers and opted for free agency Monday.
Impact Cabrera served as one of Toronto's more reliable bullpen arms during the 2024 season, cruising to a 3.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 48:29 K:BB in his first 66 appearances (60.0 innings) before surrendering five runs in his final three outings of the year to inflate his ERA to 3.59. He shouldn't have much trouble latching on elsewhere heading into his age-28 season.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off paternity list The Blue Jays activated Cabrera (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.
Impact Right-hander Yerry Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to make room on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Cabrera. Before he was away from the team over the past three days welcoming a new addition into his family, Cabrera had compiled a 3.50 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 37:23 K:BB across 46.1 innings over 50 appearances for Toronto.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on paternity list The Blue Jays placed Cabrera on the paternity list Thursday.
Impact Cabrera will be allowed to miss up to three games as he spends time with his expanding family. Tommy Nance was selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move to replenish Toronto's bullpen depth.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Notches second save Cabrera gave up a hit and a walk while striking out in the 10th inning Sunday to record his second save of the season in a win over the Mariners.
Impact Chad Green worked the ninth in a tie game, leaving Cabrera to handle the save situation when the team took the lead in the top of the 10th. The southpaw got the job done, continuing a hot streak that has seen him get scored upon only once in his last 12 appearances. Cabrera sports a 0.75 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB in 12 innings over that stretch, but he hasn't seen consistent high-leverage usage -- he has two extra-inning saves during that time, but zero wins or holds. With Tim Mayza no longer on the roster, however, Cabrera is the top left-handed option in the Toronto bullpen, which should lead to more holds in the second half of the season.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 30 • MLB.COM
Genesis Cabrera's suspension reduced to two games following appeal The Toronto Blue Jays will be without left-handed reliever Genesis Cab...
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Sunday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended Toronto's LHP Genesis Cabrera for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for his on-fiel...
MARCH 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jays' Genesis Cabrera, Mets' Yohan Ramirez suspended 3 games Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Genesis Cabrera and New York Mets righty Yohan Ramirez each received three-game suspensions and undisclosed fi...
MARCH 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cabrera appeals suspension for role in Blue Jays-Rays incident Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera on Sunday received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his on-field actions, which...
MARCH 31 • MLB.COM
Benches clear at Trop after shove at third base Tempers flared at Tropicana Field on Saturday when Blue Jays reliever Génesis Cabrera shoved Rays shortstop José Caballero in the face follo...
MARCH 30 • MLB.COM
Collects first hold as Jay Cabrera gave up one hit and struck out three across two scoreless innings Tuesday to record his sixth hold of the season in a loss to the Dodgers.
Impact The southpaw has come out blazing to begin his tenure in Toronto's bullpen, posting a 4:0 K:BB over three shutout innings in his first two appearances. Cabrera had a 5.05 ERA in 32 innings for the Cardinals prior to getting DFA'd last week, but perhaps the Jays' coaching staff spotted a mechanical issue that they were able to fix quickly -- his fastball topped out at 97.5 mph on Tuesday, on a called strike three to Will Smith on his final pitch of the night. Cabrera could prove to be a huge addition to the set-up corps in front of Jordan Romano if he's able to maintain this form.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could join bullpen Sunday Cabrera will join the Blue Jays in Seattle and could be added to the roster Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Cabrera was acquired from the Cardinals via trade Friday and it sounds like he'll head directly to the big-league club rather than go to the minors first. The left-hander holds a 5.06 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB over 32 innings in the majors in 2023.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays trade for reliever Cabrera from Cards With the Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, the Blue Jays picked up a reliever from the Cardinals on Friday. Left-handed reliever Géne...
JULY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM
Acquired by Blue Jays The Blue Jays acquired Cabrera from the Cardinals in exchange for Sammy Hernandez on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cabrera had been designated for assignment after posting a disappointing 5.06 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB over 32 innings out of the St. Louis bullpen this season. The left-hander has a big arm and has flashed more in the past, though, so perhaps Toronto will be able to coax more out of him.
JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Cabrera for assignment Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Woo relays that the Cardinals had been receiving trade inquiries for Cabrera, but St. Louis' decision to remove him from the 40-man roster perhaps suggests that the lefty reliever's market wasn't as robust as anticipated. The Cardinals will still have the ability to trade Cabrera over the next week, but he'll otherwise get exposed to waivers if no deal is reached. The 26-year-old posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB over 32 innings out of the St. Louis bullpen this season.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Monday Cabrera (1-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Rangers.
Impact Cabrera couldn't keep the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving up a walk-off single to Nathaniel Lowe. Things have gone sideways for Cabrera since the start of May -- he's allowed nine runs with a 10:11 K:BB over his last 11.1 innings. The southpaw has mostly seen low-leverage assignments while posting a 4.70 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB over 23 innings this season. He's added three holds and a blown save.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up win Cabrera (1-0) allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings, earning the win Monday versus the Cubs.
Impact Cabrera was the first reliever in after a short outing from Miles Mikolas. Cabrera did his job well, and the Cardinals pulled ahead while he was in the game, giving him his first win of the season. The southpaw has seen mostly low-leverage spots so far, but he's also picked up two holds in his last five outings, which suggests he may be working his way up the leverage ladder. He has a 2.51 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through 14.1 innings this season.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Up with big club Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The 26-year-old missed out on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster but will join the MLB club Saturday with Packy Naughton (forearm) headed to the injured list. Cabrera made 39 appearances for St. Louis last season and had a 4.63 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 32:30 K:BB over 44.2 innings.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will begin year in Triple-A Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Cabrera has pitched well this spring with a 2.57 ERA over seven innings of work with seven strikeouts, but the southpaw won't be a part of the Opening Day bullpen to begin 2023. The 26-year-old will all but assuredly see time with the Cardinals before the end of the year, but it will likely be as a low-leverage option.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doing fine in spring Cabrera has allowed two earned runs on six hits while striking out four and issuing no walks over four innings across four Grapefruit League appearances.
Impact Cabrera also logged 1.1 scoreless innings for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. The southpaw had an up-and-down 2022 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 44.2 innings, but he still managed to pick up 13 holds. He's likely to make the Cardinals out of camp as a lefty reliever with experience in mid-to-high-leverage usage.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Loses arbitration case Cabrera lost his arbitration case Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cabrera had filed for $1.15 million but will instead receive $950,000. He struggled to a 4.63 ERA and an even worse 5.61 FIP last season, ending the year in the minors.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
