Cabrera is starting Sunday's game behind the plate against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

This is a standard day off for starting catcher Tucker Barnhart. Cabrera has managed just two singles in 12 at-bats since his May 2 promotion.

The Reds called up Cabrera from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After Devin Mesoraco was placed on the 15-day DL due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Cabrera was called up to provide support to the catching corps. However, Cabrera will be hard-pressed to see the field with Tucker Barnhart and Jordan Pacheco blocking his path to starts.

Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera lost out on a roster spot to Jordan Pacheco, who had an advantage over him as a third catcher by virtue of being able to play other positions.

Cabrera is getting his first major league start Sunday, batting eighth.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera had a reasonably good season at Triple-A Louisville this season, and this start is a bit of a reward for his efforts, plus a reflection that the Reds played a doubleheader Saturday.

Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera has turned in a solid season a Triple-A, slashing .290/.343/.353 with 35 RBI in 86 games. The 25-year-old will make his first trip up to the majors, and he figures to slot in as the Reds' third catcher.

Cabrera was released by the Pirates on Monday. The Pirates took a flier on Cabrera in August, grabbing him on a waiver claim from the Tigers, but he failed to impress in his short time with the club and was ultimately designated for assignment. After passing through waivers unclaimed, Cabrera, a .283/.350/.371 hitter at the Double-A level, is free to seek an opportunity with another organization.

The Pirates designated Cabrera for assignment Thursday. Cabrera appeared in just 12 games with Double-A Altoona after coming over from the Tigers on a waiver claim, but it seems the Pirates saw enough to rule him out as a key piece for the future. In 119 games overall at the Double-A level in 2014, the 25-year-old Cabrera hit .273/.325/.364 with six homers, 52 RBI and a 36:43 K:BB.

Cabrera was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Wednesday, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports. The Tigers dropped Cabrera from the 40-man roster to make room for starting pitcher Buck Farmer, but the catcher was quickly scooped up by the Pirates. The 24-year-old Cabrera was slashing .277/.329/.358 with five homers and 47 RBI for Double-A Erie and doesn't project to be more than a backup at the major league level.

Tigers optioned C Ramon Cabrera and INF Dixon Machado to Double-A Erie. Neither player had a chance to crack the big league roster. Cabrera was acquired from the Pirates over the winter in the Andy Oliver deal.

Tigers acquired C Ramon Cabrera from the Pirates for LHP Andy Oliver. Cabrera, a 23-year-old Venezuelan, hit .278/.343/.370 with three home runs and 50 RBI in 113 games this summer between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll serve as organizational depth.