Chicago Cubs activate Edward Cabrera from injured list for bullpen role
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera from the injured list on Saturday. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed the team intends to use the 28-year-old out of the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season and the postseason. Cabrera made 15 starts this season, posting a 5.68 ERA while battling hamstring and blister issues that led to three separate IL stints. The team expects a reduced workload to help manage the finger blisters that hampered his starting durability throughout the year. To make space on the roster, the Cubs placed reliever Trent Thornton on the injured list with left ankle soreness. The move comes as the Cubs remain in a tight race for an National League wild-card spot with only 14 games left in the schedule.
- •Cabrera moves to the bullpen for the remainder of the season to mitigate recurring finger blisters.
- •The right-hander recorded 67 strikeouts over 78 innings in 15 starts this season.
- •Trent Thornton moves to the injured list with left ankle soreness to clear a roster spot.
- •The Chicago Cubs enter Saturday's play tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card spot.
- 7:39 PMESPN MLB — Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs activate pitcher Edward Cabrera from IL, plan to use him out of bullpen for remainder of season
"The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and placed righty Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain. Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old Cabrera, acquired from Miami in an offseason trade, is 5-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 76 innings over 15 games, all starts.
"Cabrera has been a starter throughout his six MLB seasons, but the Cubs hope pitching fewer innings will alleviate the blister issues he's struggled with this year.
"The Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list Saturday, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 12, 2026, 7:39 PMCubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen
The Cubs reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list Saturday, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:20 PMCubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen
The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and placed righty Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain. Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old Cabrera, acquired from Miami in an offseason trade, is 5-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 76 innings over 15 games, all starts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 5:35 PMCubs activate pitcher Edward Cabrera from IL, plan to use him out of bullpen for remainder of season
Cabrera has been a starter throughout his six MLB seasons, but the Cubs hope pitching fewer innings will alleviate the blister issues he's struggled with this year.
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