Cubs Roster Shake-Up Amid Injury & Pitching Struggles | Chicago Cubs News

Dansby Swanson’s injury scare threatens to reshape the Cubs’ infield, with rookie James Triantos stepping in and Nico Hoerner shifting to shortstop, while the team scrambles for a backup first baseman after a deadline trade. Meanwhile, newly activated pitcher Edward Cabrera, a key offseason signing, delivered a disastrous outing—seven earned runs in just a few innings—blaming a blister he insists he’ll pitch through. His struggles force Javier Assad, who’d been pitching well, to Triple-A, and cast doubt on Cabrera’s rotation future, with David Peterson and Colin Rea now vying for starting roles. The Cubs’ pitching depth is under fire, but Cabrera’s grit remains unwavering—even if his performance isn’t matching his potential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9eae9a7578bf60e6