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MARCH 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

Snags win Saturday Cabrera (4-2) retired both batters he faced to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Cabrera got the last two outs of the fifth inning after another inefficient start from Dakota Hudson. The win was Cabrera's first since June 5. He's pitched five times in August, keeping runs off the board in four of those outings aside from a four-run disaster in Colorado on Aug. 11. The lefty reliever has a 3.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB through 41 innings this year, adding one save, 12 holds and a blown save through 36 appearances. He continues to see high-leverage work, though Ryan Helsley (personal) and Giovanny Gallegos are still ahead of Cabrera for save chances.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with loss Saturday Cabrera (3-2) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out one in one inning, taking the loss and a blown save versus the Nationals on Saturday.

Impact Jordan Hicks pitched a clean sixth inning but hit the first batter he faced in the seventh. Cabrera entered the contest and walked Juan Soto before giving up a three-run home run to Josh Bell, and the Cardinals couldn't catch up again later in the game. Through six appearances in July, Cabrera's been charged with four runs, though those have been accumulated between two outings. He has a 2.95 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 32:16 K:BB with a save, a blown save and 10 holds in 36.2 innings. Despite the unsteady performances since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, the southpaw remains in a high-leverage role.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Cabrera (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact Cabrera spent nearly two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list but has been throwing bullpens in recent days and will rejoin the Cardinals' bullpen without requiring a rehab assignment. He posted a 2.40 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 15 innings over his 10 appearances leading up to his IL stint, and he should reclaim his setup role now that he's healthy.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Friday Cabrera (illness) may be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander has been on the COVID-19 IL since June 25, and he's poised to rejoin the active roster without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment. Cabrera has a 2.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB across 31.2 innings this year and should return to a setup role once activated.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for bullpen session Cabrera (illness) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cabrera has been sidelined since June 25. The Cardinals will assess his conditioning and arm strength after the bullpen session. If he checks out well, he may not need a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the roster.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Cabrera was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Saturday.

Impact The Cardinals didn't provide an injury designation for Cabrera's placement on the injured list, signaling that the southpaw is likely on the COVID-19 IL. If that's the case, he'll be eligible to return as soon as he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols, but his recovery timetable will depend on whether he's tested positive for the virus. Jake Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, while Zack Thompson should see increased looks in high-leverage situations while Cabrera is sidelined.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two-inning save Cabrera allowed two walks and hit a batter with one strikeout in two innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Cabrera put two on base with two outs in the ninth inning, but he got a groundout from Christian Yelich to end the threat. This was Cabrera's first save since 2020, but he's been part of the Cardinals' high-leverage mix with 10 holds this year. He's allowed three runs in 10.2 innings in June and now sports a 2.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB across 31.2 innings overall. Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos are still likely to see most of the save chances, but both of them covered two innings each in Tuesday's contest to allow Cabrera the opportunity to close Wednesday.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th hold Cabrera allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in 1.1 innings, recording a hold in a 3-1 win over the Pirates in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact Cabrera allowed a solo home run to Yu Chang in the seventh inning, but that was all the run production the Pirates got in the matinee. Through 23 appearances, Cabrera has yet to allow more than one earned run in any outing this season. He's pitched to a 2.20 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 28.2 innings. The southpaw is one of the Cardinals' high-leverage relievers as he's picked up 10 holds, though most save chances have gone to Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up relief win Cabrera (3-1) earned the win during Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Cubs, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with five strikeouts in four relief innings.

Impact Cabrera relieved starter Adam Wainwright in the eighth and surrendered a run on back-to-back doubles to fall in line for the loss, but St. Louis rallied and manager Oliver Marmol stuck with the lefty the rest of the way. The 25-year-old fired 41 of 58 pitches for strikes with an impressive 10 of the swinging variety and should continue to see high-leverage innings out of St. Louis' bullpen with a 2.16 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Monday Cabrera (2-1) walked one in a scoreless and hitless inning, earning the extra-inning win over the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact Cabrera handled the 10th inning with relative ease, and Paul Goldschmidt won it for the Cardinals with a walkoff grand slam. There's been some ups and downs for Cabrera in May, but he's posted a 3.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across nine innings this month. Overall, the southpaw has a 2.50 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 13:6 K:BB and five holds in 17 appearances spanning 18 innings. Four of the five earned runs he's allowed have come on solo home runs -- he only surrendered three homers in 71 outings last season, so this is likely an anomaly.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Sunday Cabrera (1-1) allowed one run on one hit in one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Giants.

Impact Cabrera allowed a solo shot to Mike Yastrzemski in the sixth inning, and that was the decisive run in the game. All four runs Cabrera's allowed this season have come on solo home runs, though he was able to escape with a hold in two of those four outings. Aside from the long balls, he's pitched well with a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across 12.2 innings. The southpaw has added three holds while seeing high-leverage work.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Arenado, Cabrera suspended Arenado is suspended for two games, while Cabrera got a one-game suspension.

APRIL 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suspended one game Cabrera was issued a one-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing fight against the Mets on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Cabrera will be unavailable for Thursday's series opener against the Diamondbacks unless he chooses to appeal his suspension. In his last four appearances, he's earned a win and a hold while tossing 4.2 scoreless innings. Assuming he serves his suspension Thursday, the southpaw will return to the Cardinals' bullpen Friday.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Wednesday Cabrera (1-0) issued one walk and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win Wednesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Cabrera pitched the eighth inning, and he became the pitcher of record after Nolan Arenado opened the scoring in the top of the ninth with a two-run blast. Cabrera had allowed runs in each of his last two outings before Wednesday. For the season, he's posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB with two holds in four appearances.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second hold Cabrera allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in 1.2 innings to earn a hold in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Cabrera has allowed a run in each of his last two outings, but he's earned holds both times. The damage on his line Saturday came from a Victor Caratini solo home run in the eighth inning. Cabrera has a 6:2 K:BB across 3.2 innings, but he'll need to work on keeping the ball in the yard, though he allowed only three homers in 70 innings last season. For now, the southpaw remains behind Giovanny Gallegos in the closer hierarchy.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at camp Cabrera (visa issues) arrived at the Cardinals' spring training complex Tuesday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session later in the day, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Di...

Impact Cabrera missed only a few days of camp while he waited to acquire a visa, so he shouldn't need much time to catch up to the Cardinals' other relief pitchers. The 25-year-old lefty was an integral part of the bullpen in 2021, making 71 appearances and delivering a 3.73 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 70 innings.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delayed by travel troubles Cabrera has yet to arrive at camp due to travel issues, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Cabrera's issues don't seem likely to keep him away from the team for too long. Assuming he doesn't miss too much more time, he should be up to speed by Opening Day.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of finger issue Manager Mike Shildt said Cabrera (finger) is ready for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Cabrera exited Friday's contest with left middle finger discomfort and didn't pitch in the final two games of the season, but he's good to go for Wednesday's one-game playoff. The 24-year-old should continue to fill a high-leverage role out of the bullpen after recording 28 holds and posting a 3.73 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 77:36 K:BB over 70 innings this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with left finger injury Cabrera was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs as a precautionary measure with left middle finger discomfort, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Cabrera has dealt with finger injuries in the past, but his current injury doesn't appear to be a significant concern. The southpaw should be considered day-to-day following Friday's early exit.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with trainer Cabrera exited Friday's game against the Cubs in the top of the sixth inning with an apparent injury, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cabrera walked three of the four batters he faced after entering Friday's game in the top of the sixth, and he was visited by a trainer after throwing 17 pitches. The trainer appeared to be examining one of the 24-year-old's fingernails on his left hand, but the specifics of his injury aren't yet clear.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Cabrera (4-5) walked one batter while recording two outs to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Impact Cabrera relieved Kodi Whitley with one out in the eighth inning. He walked Trayce Thompson, but then retired the other two batters. The Cardinals took the lead in the ninth inning to set up Cabrera for the win. The 24-year-old has a 3.56 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 68.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE