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Edward Cabrera’s start against the Cardinals Sunday was, in a word, awful.
This, you know. You also know that Cabrera said he had another blister issue during the game and that’s what led to his loss of command and three walks in the Cardinals’ six-run fourth.
After the game, manager Craig Counsell said they’d have to “talk about” whether Cabrera would make his next scheduled start, which likely would come up Saturday in Seattle.
I think you’re probably in agreement with me that Cabrera should not make that start.
And honestly, if it were me? I’d put Cabrera in the bullpen instead of David Peterson, who the Cubs announced was heading to the pen to make room for Cabrera in the rotation. If Cabrera has blister issues, wouldn’t they be lessened by throwing only one inning at a time? He might make a very good leverage reliever with that velocity and changeup (when they’re working).
So that’s what I’m asking you in this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey. Who should take that Saturday start? Or should it just be skipped, given that there’s an off day for the team Thursday (and another off day a week from Thursday)?
Vote in the survey below and we’ll have the final results later in the week.
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