Cubs DFA Veteran Cabrera, Recall Prospect Pearson

The Chicago Cubs have designated veteran right-hander Genesis Cabrera for assignment after he struggled with an 8.68 ERA in nine appearances. Cabrera, who was acquired from the Mets in late May, has failed to perform effectively, leading the Cubs to remove him from their 40-man roster. In response, the Cubs recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Iowa, where he has excelled with a 2.22 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. Pearson, once a top-10 prospect, has struggled in the majors but is expected to bolster the Cubs' bullpen. Despite recent improvements in the bullpen, the Cubs may still seek additional relief pitching via trade, potentially targeting Colorado Rockies' Jake Bird, who has shown strong performance despite the Rockies' poor season. Bird's consistent strikeout ability and low ERA make him an attractive option to enhance Chicago's bullpen depth.