Cabrera doesn’t have a specified role yet, though he’s the Cubs’ most recent attempt to bring in a veteran pitcher who can make an impact out of the bullpen. Chris Flexen, Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz already have been success stories in that department. Neither Flexen nor Pomeranz has allowed an earned run this season, and Keller has a 2.30 ERA.

The Chicago Cubs took advantage of the New York Mets' decision to designate Génesis Cabrera for assignment by making him now a part of their makeshift bullpen. He pitched well in his Cubs debut, but why does his team never win games when he pitches?

The worst-kept secret for the Chicago Cubs in recent days was that the team was on the verge of signing left-handed relief pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a Major League deal. After Cabrera was released by the Mets after refusing a minor-league assignment,