Cabrera appears to be the favorite to win the final spot in the Miami rotation, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandy Alcantara, Jesus Luzardo, Trevor Rogers and Johnny Cueto will make up the top four starters for the Marlins. The battle is between Cabrera and Braxton Garrett, and Cabrera appears to have the edge after his strong showing in spring training. Once considered among the very best pitching prospects in baseball, Cabrera has a chance for fantasy relevancy because of his swing-and-miss arsenal, but fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach before investing too much in the right-hander.

Cabrera could be fighting with Braxton Garrett for the final spot in the Marlins' Opening Day rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The offseason addition of Johnny Cueto could push a younger pitcher to Triple-A Jacksonville, although the team is also considering a six-man rotation. Cabrera was very impressive at times in 2022, riding his 96 mph fastball and nasty changeup to a 25.8 percent strikeout rate and 13.7 percent swinging strike rate, but the 24-year-old righty's 11.3 percent walk rate over 71.2 big-league innings indicates he could perhaps use some additional development time at Triple-A.

Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right ankle sprain Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera was removed from Saturday's game against the Brewers due to an ankle injury, and he'll close out the season on the injured list. The right-hander wasn't expected to make any more appearances in 2022, and it seems unlikely that his injury will impact his availability for spring training in 2023. Elieser Hernandez was called up to provide a fresh arm for the Marlins during the team's final series of the regular season.

Cabrera exited Saturday's game against the Brewers after appearing to aggravate his right ankle injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera completed three innings of scoreless work while punching out five. However, he was pulled after his warmup pitches in the fourth frame and exited the game with the training staff. The issue shouldn't affect Cabrera in the long term, but he is almost certainly done for the 2022 campaign, during which he threw 71.2 innings and maintained an excellent 3.01 ERA to go along with a 75:33 K:BB.

Cabrera (ankle) is listed as the Marlins' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game in MIlwaukee

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera's inclusion on the Marlins' upcoming pitching schedule suggests that the strained right ankle he sustained in his last outing Sunday against the Nationals isn't anything too worrisome. The right-hander wrapped up September with a 2-2 record, 4.38 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB across 24.2 innings over his five starts.

Cabrera had X-rays come back negative and was diagnosed with a low-grade right ankle strain after he exited Sunday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera tweaked his ankle while fielding a bunt during the fourth inning and was lifted from the contest, though he pleaded with manager Don Mattingly to stay in the game. The 24-year-old allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits with three strikeouts and zero walks over 3.2 innings, and he's in line for the loss with the Marlins trailing 3-0. It's unclear if the injury will affect Cabrera's availability for his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for next weekend in Milwaukee.

Cabrera (6-3) yielded three runs on three hits and three walks over five innings Monday, striking out four and earning a win against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera coughed up a pair of runs in the third inning, including Christopher Morel's solo homer, before allowing one more run in the fifth. Since turning in four straight scoreless starts, the 6-foot-5 righty has registered a 5.74 ERA over his last five outings. He's now sporting a 2.91 ERA with a 67:33 K:BB through 65 frames. Cabrera is lined up to face the Nationals at home this weekend.

Cabrera (5-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against the Phillies. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera allowed just three hits on the evening, but unfortunately for the 24-year-old, two of them left the yard, which was enough to saddle him with the loss. While Cabrera has allowed three or fewer earned runs in all but two of his 11 starts this season, only three have gone for six or more innings, likely the result of high pitch counts associated with free passes. His three walks Wednesday give him 30 on the season, compared to 63 strikeouts.

Cabrera (5-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Mets, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander cruised through five innings before running into trouble in the sixth. After a Pete Alonso home run was followed by a walk to Tyler Naquin, Cabrera got the hook one out short of his fourth quality start of the season. Since returning from the IL at the beginning of August, the 24-year-old's posted an impressive 2.31 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB through 39 innings.

Cabrera didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta, allowing one run on four hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera was able to limit the damage to an Austin Riley solo shot in the fourth inning despite some traffic on the bases. The 24-year-old found the zone with 57 of 98 pitches and induced 12 swinging strikes en route to notching at least seven strikeouts for the fifth time in nine turns this season. Cabrera carries a 2.39 ERA and 1.06 WHIP into his next start, slated for next weekend against the Mets.