Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved him to the bullpen for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Trent Thornton, a righty, is now on the 15-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain. Cabrera, who was acquired from Miami in an offseason trade, has a record of 5-5 and a 5.68 ERA in 76 innings over 15 games.

He was sidelined for nearly two months due to a right middle finger blister and a left hamstring/adductor strain. Thornton, with a record of 5-5 and a 3.35 ERA in 48 1/3 innings over 48 relief appearances, has also been placed on the 15-day injured list.