Cabrera Activated Off IL, Set to Start Sunday for Cubs
Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed Edward Cabrera will be activated from the injured list to start against St. Louis on Sunday.
Edward Cabrera is being activated off the injured list and will take the mound for the Cubs on Sunday against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Cubs manager Craig Counsell made the announcement, confirming Cabrera's return to the active roster. The move signals Cabrera has cleared whatever health hurdle landed him on the IL. His activation could affect Chicago's pitching rotation and roster construction heading into the series.
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