The Chicago Cubs DFA one struggling pitcher, while they recall another arm
The Chicago Cubs will be one of the more active teams at this year’s Trade Deadline, as they will be seeking pitching help. The Cubs will need a top-tier starter and another arm in the bullpen to pair with Ryan Pressly, Daniel Palencia, and Porter Hodge to go deep in the playoffs this season.
The Cubs’ bullpen has been shaky this season, and they have not found another guy who could be a good late-inning arm in case Hodge, Palencia, or Pressly can’t go on a given night. Caleb Thielbar has done well, and Drew Pomeranz has also done well and has not allowed an earned run in his 21 appearances this season.
In their quest to find another high-leverage arm, the Cubs have decided to call up someone who could be that guy, while letting another go after he has struggled.
The Chicago Cubs recall a power arm while DFA’ing another
The Cubs could use another power arm in their bullpen, and they have decided to recall right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A to see if he can be that guy. In a corresponding move to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Pearson, the Cubs have decided to designate left-hander Génesis Cabrera for assignment.
“Today’s roster moves:”
Today’s roster moves: pic.twitter.com/gBTrILSHE5
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 21, 2025
Cabrera, 28, was signed as a free agent in late May and has been a disaster since. In 9.1 innings pitched (nine appearances), Cabrera had an 8.68 ERA and allowed four home runs in his time as a Cub. Cabrera previously pitched for the New York Mets this season, where he had more success before becoming a free agent.
Génesis Cabrera has been designated for assignment by the Cubs.
He had an 8.68 ERA in 9.1 IP. pic.twitter.com/KfkEzbnQDa
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 21, 2025
As for Pearson, he was up with the Cubs earlier in the year before being sent down after a few rough appearances. Pearson, 28, had a 10.38 ERA in eight games this season, but has done well with Iowa, as he has a 3-1 record with a 2.22 ERA in 19 appearances.
Pearson could be the guy the Cubs are looking for
Pearson is a talented arm and could be a nice high-leverage piece if he can better command his fastball and breaking pitches. Walks and getting hit around were his problems before getting optioned, giving up 13 hits, and walking eight in 8.2 innings.
Pearson did manage to lower his hits allowed and walk rate, allowing 17 hits and 15 walks in 24.1 innings. If he can further reduce the hits allowed and the walks, Pearson could find himself pitching in better spots and helping the Cubs close out more games.
Apr 14, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Nate Pearson (56) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
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