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Cubs Pitcher Edward Cabrera Exits with Leg Injury After Securing Win vs. Mets
Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera injured his left leg while covering first base in the fifth inning against the New York Mets on June 23. He was diagnosed with a left hamstring/adductor strain and will undergo further testing on June 24.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera injured his left leg while stretching for a throw at first base during a game against the New York Mets on June 23 at Citi Field. Cabrera ran to cover the bag on a two-out grounder by Jared Young with two runners on base in the fifth inning.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner made a sliding stop on the outfield grass and threw to Cabrera, who caught the ball for the out before grabbing the inside of his left thigh.
He tried to walk toward the dugout but went down in pain and required assistance to stand before being driven off the field through an opening in the outfield wall. The Cubs stated that Cabrera exited due to a left hamstring/adductor strain. Manager Craig Counsell said after the game that Cabrera will be placed on the injured list and will undergo additional testing on June 24.
Cabrera threw 99 pitches and left with a 7-2 lead, securing his fifth win of the 2026 season. He entered the game with a 4-4 record and 5.21 ERA over 13 starts in his first season with the Cubs after being acquired from Miami in January. Cabrera had taken a comebacker in the groin area in the second inning but remained in the game after being checked by Counsell and an athletic trainer.
The Cubs defeated the Mets 9-6.
