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Cubs RHP Edward Cabrera exited Chicago’s game vs. Milwaukee in the fourth inning due to a blister on his right middle finger, raising questions about his next start.
At the time of Cabrera’s exit, the Cubs trailed 4-0, signaling a rough night before the blister ended his night early.
The Cubs’ rotation depth was emphasized by injuries, with Cade Horton sidelined and Matthew Boyd progressing back after knee surgery.
Cubs GM decisions included trading Owen Caissie to acquire Cabrera, a pitcher with high strikeout upside but injury-related risk.
The Cubs’ 5-0 loss followed Cabrera’s exit as the bullpen tried to cover the innings, underscoring bullpen depth issues.
Cabrera has struggled to reach 140 innings and owns a 4.00 ERA through 10 starts this season, according to pregame notes.
Manager Craig Counsell voiced confidence in Cabrera’s potential, stating he would expect better and that he has better in him.
The Cubs have been hit by mound injuries this season, with multiple starters on the injured list, complicating rotation plans.
Cabrera indicated he could be ready to pitch again in five days, signaling a quick return mindset despite the blister.
AP News' update notes Cabrera’s optimistic outlook after the blister, with Counsell in wait-and-see mode about his next start.

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Houston plans to add Alimber Santa to the 40-man and 26-man rosters before Friday’s game at Wrigley Field.
Santa has impressed in the minors, posting a 1.42 ERA in 18 games for Sugar Land this year.
Santa could start as a low-leverage reliever with potential to rise to higher leverage as he proves himself.
Closer Josh Hader needs additional rehab time, increasing the need for fresh bullpen arms.
The move could be reversed if Santa is optioned back to Triple-A after the debut.
Santa’s 2025 minor-league success came at Corpus Christi and Sugar Land before the promotion considerations.
Santa’s fastball can reach 98 mph and he features a solid slider and a curveball.
The Astros’ acquisition could relieve some workload on high-leverage arms during Hader’s absence.
The report cited is from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, via a front-office source and Spanish baseball writer Hector Gomez.
The Astros have space on their 40-man roster but need to clear a 26-man roster spot for Santa.
The expected impact is a fresh arm to help the bullpen in late-season or mid-season relief roles.

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The Cubs are in active trade talks, but a major deal isn’t expected soon.
Jed Hoyer says calls have been made on potential buy-low targets this season.
Hoyer compared MLB timing to early NFL weeks to explain patience on deals.
Cubs have relied on internal solutions and may continue that approach.
Athletic report supported Cubs’ active interest in starting pitching help.
Experts suggest the Cubs may pursue top arms available now.
Cubs’ deadline activity reflects a balance between contention and long-term strategy.
Hoyer emphasized patience in the current market as teams weigh postseason chances.
Cubs’ schedule context could influence when deals materialize.
New buy-low discussions reflect ongoing strategic planning ahead of the deadline.

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Taft tops Young 5-1 at Wrigley Field to claim the Public League baseball title.
Carlos Gonzalez pitched a four-hitter with eight strikeouts for Taft.
Ethan Acosta drove in all five Taft runs with a two-run single and a three-run double.
Taft overcame pitching-count concerns by finishing the seventh with key outs.
Taft’s championship ends a long drought dating back to the 1960s or 1968, depending on records.
Coach Matt Malarski credited his mentor and emphasized the significance of the title for Taft.
Young was denied its first city title since 2010 after a strong semifinal run.
Young’s losing pitcher Isaac Stoelinga went 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Taft improved to 14-14 after the semifinal upset over Jones, fueling its progress to the final.

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