The Chicago Cubs sign former Toronto Blue Jays left-handed reliever

Cabrera was waived by the Blue Jays in 2024 and elected free agency. The hard throwing lefty was one of Toronto's most reliable relievers in 2024, posting a 3.59 ERA over 62.2 innings while racking up 50 strikeouts.

He was arbitration-eligible in the off-season and was projected to make $2.5 million.

The Cubs are in agreement with reliever Génesis Cabrera, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Mike Rodriguez first reported that the sides were nearing a deal. Cabrera had just elected free agency after being waived by the Mets. It's unclear if he'll join the big league roster or is signing a minor league contract.

Cabrera, 28, was called up by the Mets at the beginning of May. He managed decent results during his few weeks on the MLB roster.

He worked 7 2/3 frames of three-run ball, striking out seven while issuing three walks.

He averages around 96 MPH on his sinker and four-seam fastball, better than average velocity from the left side.

That has resulted in decent swing-and-miss rates over his career, but it hasn't been enough to offset spotty command.

Cabrera had walked at least 10% of opposing hitters in every big league season before this year's small sample.

He'd dished out five free passes in eight Triple-A innings before being called up.

Cabrera is a former division rival of Chicago's. He spent his first five seasons with the Cardinals, who dealt him to the Blue Jays at the 2023 deadline.

Cabrera pitched well down the stretch for Toronto but fell on harder times a year ago. While he managed a respectable 3.59 ERA across 62 2/3 frames, that came with a diminished 18.5% strikeout rate.

The Blue Jays opted to non-tender him instead of retaining for his final year of arbitration.

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