Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera's appeal has been settled on a two-game suspension, according to the team. He will begin serving his two-game suspension on Tuesday when the team takes on the Houston Astros. The league initially suspended the 27-year-old for three games for pushing Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jose Caballero during a benches-clearing incident last Saturday. Cabrera will be away from the team for a few days before rejoining them for their weekend series against the New York Yankees. The Dominican left-hander has had a rough start to the 2024 season, allowing four earned runs on four hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out one in his two innings of work out of the bullpen.
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-hander Genesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in exchange for minor-league catching prospect Sammy Hernandez. Cabrera had been designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw struggled for St. Louis in 32 appearances out of their bullpen this year before being DFA'd, as he posted a 5.06 ERA (5.04 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, 18 walks and 38 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched. The Blue Jays will attempt to get more out of him and will likely start him in the minor leagues. Cabrera has a 4.14 ERA (4.44 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, three saves and a 23.9 percent strikeout rate in 189 1/3 major-league innings since 2019.
The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera for assignment on Monday morning. Cabrera had been with the team since 2019, and it's a surprising move given his presumed trade interest, although he can still be traded within seven days of being designated for assignment. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw gets the boot off the team's 40-man roster after posting a 5.06 ERA (5.03 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, 18 walks and 38 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched over 32 relief appearances for the Red Birds in 2023. In his five years in the majors, Cabrera has a 4.14 ERA (4.44 FIP), 1.36 WHIP and 23.9 percent strikeout rate in 189 1/3 innings over 174 appearances (two starts).
The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Genesis Cabrera (undisclosed) on the injured list on Saturday and recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. There was no reason given for Cabrera's injured list placement, so he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. The 25-year-old's timetable will depend on whether he tested positive for the virus and how long until he can clear the league's protocols. With Cabrera out, Zach Thompson should see more high-leverage situations ahead of co-closers Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos. Cabrera has only one save this year, but he's been useful with a 2.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 26 strikeouts and 12 walks in his 31 2/3 relief innings.
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera left Saturdays game against Cleveland with a cracked fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand. Prior to his exit, Cabrera struck out three batters and lowered his ERA on the season to 4.32 across seven appearances. Having been utilized primarily out of relief during the early portion of his career, Cabrera holds little fantasy intrigue at this stage, low on the rungs of the clubs closer pecking order.
Alex Reyes, Genesis Cabrera Closer To Joining Team
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that pitchers Alex Reyes and Genesis Cabrera are "getting closer" to joining the team for workouts at summer camp. Reyes has not been at camp for undisclosed reasons, while Cabrera tested positive for COVID-19 during intake testing at the beginning of camp. He was asymptomatic. With Opening Day less than a week away, their availability for the start of the season is in question, and Shildt said the team won't rush them. With John Brebbia (elbow) and Jordan Hicks out for the season, St. Louis could use both Reyes and Cabrera to strengthen their bullpen. Cabrera has an electric fastball from the left side, while Reyes, 25, is trying to rebound from three lost seasons due to injury. Reyes was once a top prospect, but he likely won't have any redraft appeal unless he finds his way into the starting rotation at some point.
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday as the Cardinals trimmed down their big league roster. With no set Opening Day yet, teams are still getting their rosters down to the new 26-man limit. Cabrera showed some positive signs last season but still needs to work on some things before he can be a reliable major league starter. He's just 23 years old despite making his professional debut in 2014 with the Rays, and he is an attractive piece in deeper dynasty and keeper leagues.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Genesis Cabrera was forced to leave Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins due to a cracked fingernail. Cabrera was trying to make a case for a rotation spot, but this setback could push him out of that competition. Cabrera was a bit shaky in 20 1/3 big league innings last season after a rough Triple-A season in which he posted a 5.91 ERA. Cabrera may be ticketed for the bullpen, but he has options left so another season in Triple-A, at least to start the year, may be in store.
The St. Louis Cardinals optioned starting pitcher Genesis Cabrera to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday and recalled pitcher Ryan Helsley from Memphis in a corresponding move. Cabrera, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was 0-2 with a 6.48 ERA in his two starts while allowing two home runs and four walks with five strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings for the Red Birds. The left-hander will go back to the farm to work on the command of his pitches but might get another shot later this year. Helsley will work in middle relief and can be ignored in fantasy.
Genesis Cabrera Gets No Swinging Strikes on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Genesis Cabrera wasn't great on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings, but a deeper look into his start shows that he was lucky to escape with just those three unearned runs coming across. Cabrera threw 95 pitches and did not record a single swing-and-miss. He threw 62 of his 95 pitches for strikes, but none of those were recorded as swinging strikes. He simply doesn't have the quality stuff needed to fool major league hitters. Alex Reyes will get one more start in Triple-A, so Cabrera might have one more big league start coming up, but it's clear he does not belong in this rotation long term.
