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Cubs' Edward Cabrera exits early vs. Rockies
Cabrera allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings and left after a right-hand cramp, while the Cubs lost 5-2 and Daniel Palencia went on the injured list.
On Tuesday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera exited the game against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning due to a right-hand cramp after walking two batters.
Acquired from the Miami Marlins, Cabrera recently returned from the injured list following a blister issue; his recurring health struggles have complicated his 13 starts this season.
Despite Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's third leadoff home run in four games, the Cubs fell 5-2 to the Rockies while finishing 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Medical tests on Cabrera's hand returned clean and negative, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said, noting it is "certainly a possibility" the pitcher makes his next scheduled start.
Rotation instability compounds for Chicago, which has starters Matthew Boyd, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Cade Horton on the injured list, leaving the rotation ranked 27th with a 4.73 ERA.