Alberto

Cabrera

Cabrera has really impressed in his first full season as a reliever, posting a 3.11 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio over 55 innings between Double- and Triple-A. The 23-year-old right-hander throws hard and could be an impact late-inning arm in short order.

The 24-year-old has struggled since being promoted to Triple-A Iowa, posting a 7.08 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 19/12 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings of work. He has a power arm, and projects as a future late-inning reliever, so the Cubs will utilize the September roster expansion to get him some work at the highest level.

Brian Schlitter beat out Cabrera for the final spot in the Cubs’ Opening Day bullpen. Cabrera, 25, owns a 5.20 ERA in 27 2/3 career major league innings.

Cabrera was designated for assignment at the end of spring training after losing the final Opening Day bullpen spot to Brian Schlitter. Cabrera, 25, will function as organizational relief depth this year for Chicago.

Cabrera had a 3.29 ERA and 61/30 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings this past season with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate. The 25-year-old appeared in 32 games in the majors from 2012-2013 and struck out 31 batters in 27 2/3 innings, but really struggled with his control. He’s minor league bullpen depth.