The Cincinnati Reds claimed veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. With Arizona well out of the playoff picture this year, they are effectively giving Cabrera a chance to play in the postseason later this season. The Reds are currently in the second wild-card spot in the National League. The 35-year-old put up a slash line of .244/.323/.392 with seven home runs, 40 RBI and 34 runs scored in 90 games for Arizona and will give Cincinnati some valuable infield depth down the stretch. Cabrera is also a switch-hitter, so he'll give the Reds some versatility as a late-inning pinch-hitter off the bench. His already low fantasy value will drop even more, though, with the move to a much more stacked Reds team.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera isn't starting Sunday as the team gets set to take on the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter Blake Snell. Cabrera is batting .245 with a .339 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a stolen base in 271 plate appearances this season. Drew Ellis is starting at third base for Cabrera on Sunday and batting sixth. The 25-year-old has only logged 20 plate appearances for Arizona this season, picking up a pair of hits in the process. If you need a streaming option in a deeper league, you're probably better off looking elsewhere on Sunday.
Asdrubal Cabrera Activated, Josh Rojas To Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He has been out since early June due to a hamstring issue. He'll take the roster spot of Josh Rojas (finger) who lands on the 10-day injured list. It seemed like the D-Backs were just going to hold Rojas out for a few games. He is dealing with a dislocated finger, so he'll miss at least 10 days of action. Cabrera was hitting .240/.332/.385 with five homers before landing on the injured list. He won't be much of an asset in most fantasy formats. Rojas is likely worth holding through the injury because he has been a reliable bat for Arizona this season.
Asdrubal Cabrera Lands On IL With Hamstring Strain
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a hamstring strain, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks recalled infielder Andrew Young from Triple-A Reno. Cabrera has been having an OK season at the plate so far, slashing .240/.332/.385 with five home runs, 28 RBI and 25 runs scored over 63 games. He's more of a play in deeper NL-only formats at this point that is when he's healthy.
The New York Mets have been scouting Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, who would be a pure rental for New York after he signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with Arizona last winter. The last-place Diamondbacks are clearly sellers at this year's trade deadline and are willing to move almost anybody on their roster. Cabrera was productive in his time with the Mets from 2016 to 2018, and the 35-year-old veteran is hitting .251/.346/.404 with five home runs and 28 RBI in 214 plate appearances in 2021. His career-high 12.2 percent walk rate makes him valuable in deeper leagues that count on-base percentage, but he's making a lot of weak contact and would mostly just serve as infield depth if he returned to New York. The Mets also have Jonathan Villar and J.D. Davis as third base options.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a double and one RBI in a 7-4 loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon. Cabrera had been struggling over his last 15 games, where he was slashing .171/.271/.317. But now over his last seven games, he's slashing .263/.318/.368 with two doubles, two walks and two RBI. That's not much, but it is signs of improvement. When his bat gets going, he can be a useful piece in deeper mixed leagues and NL-only formats.
Asdrubal Cabrera Homers In Loss To Giants Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 13-7 loss to the Giants on Wednesday night. After a slow start to the year, Cabrera has been heating up at the plate recently as he is slashing .256/.333/.487 with two home runs, one steal, nine RBI and four runs scored over his last 15 games. He's a solid guy to roster in 12-team and deeper leagues, as well as NL-only formats for his production and positional flexibility, as he is eligible at first, second and third base in Yahoo leagues.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) has been running nearly at full capacity. The veteran has been out since mid-May while dealing with a hamstring strain. While the news is certainly promising, the 35-year-old may need a few rehab starts before he can return to the big club, so fantasy managers may not see him back for at least a few more weeks. Cabrera was having an efficient season before going down with the injury, batting .289 to go along with 18 runs, 18 RBI, four dingers, and a stolen base. He is worth a stash on fantasy rosters.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) won't need surgery. The 35-year-old suffered a right hamstring strain against the Marlins just over a week ago, but after recently stating he is feeling better, it appears he may come off the 10-day injured list soon. Cabrera is currently enjoying an efficient season, batting .289 throughout 114 at-bats. Fantasy managers with room to spare should keep him on the roster, especially since his return may be right around the corner.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera reported that he is feeling better while remaining optimistic that he won't need surgery. The 35-year-old veteran is currently dealing with a strained right hamstring, an injury he suffered on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera is batting .289 this season, an improvement from the 2020 campaign, while also racking up 33 hits, with nine doubles, 18 RBI, and four homers throughout 114 at-bats. Fantasy managers should continue to hold onto him and hope he comes off the 10-day injured list soon.