The New York Mets signed free-agent left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Cabrera, a 28-year-old Dominican hurler, made his big-league debut back in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals and has posted a 3.89 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, five saves and a 268:136 K:BB in 275 2/3 innings over 272 appearances (two starts) in his six MLB seasons. He held a 3.59 ERA (5.13 FIP) and 1.47 WHIP while saving two games and striking out 50 batters in 62 2/3 relief innings for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024. Cabrera's strikeout rate fell to 18.5% this past season, while he remained inconsistent throwing strikes with a 10.7% walk rate. He will represent left-handed relief depth for the Mets heading into spring training in 2025 and will be off the fantasy radar.
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera has cleared waivers and will test free agency this offseason. Cabrera logged 62 2/3 innings in the Toronto bullpen last season with a 3.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 29:50 BB:K ratio. He tallied two saves and 13 holds while operating typically as the go-to eighth option in Toronto. Under the hood, he held a slightly above-average 43.7% ground ball rate and a 7.4% barrel rate. Given his ability to provide stable production in a set-up role, fantasy managers should monitor where he signs in the offseason as he could be another reliable source to provide holds in the 2025 campaign.
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.
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