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n” “nNew York, USA Dominican pitcher Edward Cabrera set off alarms for the Chicago Cubs after suffering an apparent left leg injury during Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York.
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n” “nThe right-hander had to leave the field on a stretcher after getting injured while attempting to complete a play at first base at the bottom of the fifth inning. Cabrera did a split to receive a throw from infielder Nico Hoerner and immediately fell to the ground showing clear signs of pain in the left hamstring and adductor area.
n”Although he initially tried to walk off, the Dominican player could not continue and had to receive medical assistance to leave the field.
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The situation exacerbates the pitching problems that have affected the Cubs throughout the season. Cabrera was scheduled to make a new start next weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, so his physical condition is causing concern within the organization.
Before leaving due to injury, Cabrera had worked five innings in which he allowed two runs and three hits, issued four walks, and threw 99 pitches.
n” “nIn addition, the pitcher had received a hard hit in the second inning that impacted the same area of his left leg, although he managed to stay in the game at that time.
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The Cubs have not yet offered an official diagnosis regarding the severity of the injury, although the player is expected to undergo medical evaluations in the coming hours to determine the extent of the problem and the time he could remain out of action.
n” “nCabrera’s potential absence would represent a major blow to Chicago’s rotation at a key moment in the Major League Baseball season. Photo: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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