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The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a slower start than they had hoped, but there have been some impressive showings. One pitcher made his team debut earlier this week and impressed. Let’s take a closer look at who it was and what it means for the Cubs going forward.<\/p>\n

Edward Cabrera’s Chicago Cubs debut was impressive<\/h2>\n
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Mar 30, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Cubs had some solid performances, but starter Edward Cabrera was highlighted for his debut. MLB’s Brent Maguire wrote about some of the top pitching performances<\/a>. He would mention Cabrera’s excellent debut against the Los Angeles Angels, where he pitched five shutout innings and allowed one hit, one walk, and five strikeouts. Below is what Maguire wrote about Cabrera’s debut:<\/p>\n

“The Cubs sent three prospects, including Owen Caissie, to the Marlins over the offseason to\u00a0acquire Cabrera, fully believing there was another level for the talented right-hander. So far, that inclination looks wise, after Cabrera\u00a0one-hit the Angels in six innings in his Cubs debut, striking out five batters and only issuing one walk. Cabrera\u2019s usual electric stuff was on display, leading to 15 whiffs on 40 swings, but just as notable (if not more) was the one walk and 61.3 percent strike rate. After running a career-low 8.3 percent walk rate last season (he had never been below 10 percent in a season), another drop in walks could propel Cabrera to another level.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cabrera is expected to slot into the middle of Chicago’s pitching rotation and showcase his talents. He was also labeled as the biggest takeaway<\/a> from the team in the early stages of the season. His pitches had a tick down from where they averaged last season, but that could simply be going from pitching in Miami to outside in Chicago. Cabrera’s changeup forced hitters to go 0 for 8 with three strikeouts in his Cubs debut. It will be intriguing to see if he can continue pitching well as the season goes along.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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