Cabrera Lands on IL With Blister, Assad Called Up
The Cubs made a roster move ahead of the crosstown series, sidelining Cabrera and activating Assad as his replacement.
Edward Cabrera has been placed on the injured list due to a blister problem, ending his near-term availability for the Cubs rotation. Javier Assad was recalled from the minors to fill the roster spot. The move was made in advance of Chicago's crosstown series against the White Sox at Wrigley Field. Beat reporter Patrick Mooney described the move as expected.
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