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Colby Rasmus and Melky Cabrera celebrate birthdays today

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Colby Rasmus and Melky Cabrera celebrate birthdays today
Summary

Colby Rasmus turns 40 today, having been selected as the 28th overall pick in the 2005 MLB draft. He was ranked among Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects for three years. Rasmus had a promising start, but his career was marked by inconsistency and injuries, leading to his retirement in 2018. Melky Cabrera also celebrates his 42nd birthday; he played 15 MLB seasons, including two with the Blue Jays where he recorded a.293 batting average. Cabrera's performance was hampered by a tumor affecting his spinal area during his tenure with Toronto.

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  • •Colby Rasmus was drafted 28th overall in 2005
  • •Rasmus's career included time with the Blue Jays and Astros
  • •Melky Cabrera played two seasons with the Blue Jays
  • •Cabrera's performance was affected by a spinal tumor
  • •Rasmus retired from baseball in 2018 after a challenging career
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  • 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Happy Birthday Colby Rasmus And Melky Cabrera
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Today marks Colby Rasmus’s 40th birthday. Rasmus was selected as the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 draft. The Blue Jays chose Ricky Romero with the 6th pick that year. He appeared on Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects list for three consecutive years: ranked #29 in 2007, #5 in 2008, and […]

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