Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Génesis Cabrera, a veteran pitcher, on a minor-league deal. Cabrera has previously played for several major league teams and has been invited to the Phillies' spring training. This move aims to strengthen the Phillies' bullpen with more left-handed pitching options.
Key Facts
- The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals and acquired Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Génesis Cabrera is a seven-year veteran of Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Cabrera has pitched for four MLB teams this year but has struggled with a high earned run average (ERA) of 6.54.
- During his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cabrera had a 4.14 ERA, and a 3.34 ERA while with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Cabrera once hit Phillies player Bryce Harper and Didi Gregorius with pitches during a game in 2021.
- The Phillies hope Cabrera can strengthen their bullpen for the upcoming season.
