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Edward Cabrera made his first rehab appearance as a reliever, tossing just 17 pitches and surrendering a solo homer to the first batter before retiring the next three with two strikeouts. Though plagued by blister issues all season and carrying a 5.68 ERA in 15 starts, this new role could protect his arm and unlock his stuff. With the Cubs’ bullpen struggling (6.62 ERA over last 10 games) and depth thin, Cabrera’s potential transition to relief offers an intriguing internal solution. Manager Craig Counsell emphasized patience, noting this is a new path for Cabrera—and they’ll need multiple outings to see if it works. Meanwhile, other arms like Justin Steele are also rehabbing, with Steele potentially debuting soon to add lefty depth. The focus remains on getting current relievers back on track through real-game experience.

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