The New York Mets signed free-agent left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Cabrera, a 28-year-old Dominican hurler, made his big-league debut back in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals and has posted a 3.89 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, five saves and a 268:136 K:BB in 275 2/3 innings over 272 appearances (two starts) in his six MLB seasons. He held a 3.59 ERA (5.13 FIP) and 1.47 WHIP while saving two games and striking out 50 batters in 62 2/3 relief innings for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024. Cabrera's strikeout rate fell to 18.5% this past season, while he remained inconsistent throwing strikes with a 10.7% walk rate. He will represent left-handed relief depth for the Mets heading into spring training in 2025 and will be off the fantasy radar.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera has cleared waivers and will test free agency this offseason. Cabrera logged 62 2/3 innings in the Toronto bullpen last season with a 3.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 29:50 BB:K ratio. He tallied two saves and 13 holds while operating typically as the go-to eighth option in Toronto. Under the hood, he held a slightly above-average 43.7% ground ball rate and a 7.4% barrel rate. Given his ability to provide stable production in a set-up role, fantasy managers should monitor where he signs in the offseason as he could be another reliable source to provide holds in the 2025 campaign.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera's appeal has been settled on a two-game suspension, according to the team. He will begin serving his two-game suspension on Tuesday when the team takes on the Houston Astros. The league initially suspended the 27-year-old for three games for pushing Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jose Caballero during a benches-clearing incident last Saturday. Cabrera will be away from the team for a few days before rejoining them for their weekend series against the New York Yankees. The Dominican left-hander has had a rough start to the 2024 season, allowing four earned runs on four hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out one in his two innings of work out of the bullpen.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-hander Genesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in exchange for minor-league catching prospect Sammy Hernandez. Cabrera had been designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw struggled for St. Louis in 32 appearances out of their bullpen this year before being DFA'd, as he posted a 5.06 ERA (5.04 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, 18 walks and 38 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched. The Blue Jays will attempt to get more out of him and will likely start him in the minor leagues. Cabrera has a 4.14 ERA (4.44 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, three saves and a 23.9 percent strikeout rate in 189 1/3 major-league innings since 2019.

The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera for assignment on Monday morning. Cabrera had been with the team since 2019, and it's a surprising move given his presumed trade interest, although he can still be traded within seven days of being designated for assignment. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw gets the boot off the team's 40-man roster after posting a 5.06 ERA (5.03 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, 18 walks and 38 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched over 32 relief appearances for the Red Birds in 2023. In his five years in the majors, Cabrera has a 4.14 ERA (4.44 FIP), 1.36 WHIP and 23.9 percent strikeout rate in 189 1/3 innings over 174 appearances (two starts).

The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Genesis Cabrera (undisclosed) on the injured list on Saturday and recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. There was no reason given for Cabrera's injured list placement, so he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. The 25-year-old's timetable will depend on whether he tested positive for the virus and how long until he can clear the league's protocols. With Cabrera out, Zach Thompson should see more high-leverage situations ahead of co-closers Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos. Cabrera has only one save this year, but he's been useful with a 2.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 26 strikeouts and 12 walks in his 31 2/3 relief innings.