Cabrera Back, Peterson Moves to Bullpen | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Edward Cabrera is back in the Cubs’ rotation after a month-long hamstring absence, forcing a reshuffle: Shota Imanaga’s Sunday start moves to Monday, and David Peterson shifts to the bullpen to make room. While not final for the season, this move hinges on Cabrera’s rehab performance—if he shines, he’ll likely anchor the playoff rotation; if not, Peterson may return to starting duties. The veteran righty, who’s pitched well since joining the Cubs in July, brings valuable bullpen experience from his Mets days and now steps into Javier Assad’s spot in the pen, adding depth as Chicago tightens…