Cabrera begins rehab stint in minors as Cubs eye reliever role
The right-hander made his first rehab appearance in the minors, signaling a potential return to Chicago in a relief capacity.
Edward Cabrera completed a minor league rehab outing as he works his way back from injury. The Cubs are targeting a return for Cabrera in a relief role rather than as a starter. The rehab appearance marks the first step in his recovery process. His timeline for rejoining the active roster has not been officially confirmed.
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