Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera left Tuesday night’s road contest against the New York Mets on a cart after sustaining a left hamstring and adductor strain during the fifth inning.
The play that caused the injury unfolded with two runners on base, two outs, and the Cubs ahead 7-2. Jared Young hit a ground ball that slipped past first baseman Michael Busch, and second baseman Nico Hoerner tracked it down on the right field grass. Cabrera sprinted over to cover first base, dropping into a split to receive the throw and complete the out — but immediately felt sharp pain in his leg upon landing.
Unable to put any weight on the injured limb, Cabrera was helped onto the medical cart by a trainer and manager Craig Counsell and was taken off the field.
Before the injury ended his night, Cabrera had pitched five innings, surrendering two runs on three hits. He came into Tuesday’s start with a 4-4 record and a 5.21 ERA over 13 outings in his first season with Chicago, having been acquired from the Miami Marlins during the offseason.
It was a rough night for Cabrera even before the hamstring issue. Earlier in the game, Young hit a comebacker off the mound that struck Cabrera in the leg. The injury trouble is not entirely new — just last week, Cabrera exited a start against the Colorado Rockies due to cramping in his right, or pitching, hand.
