{
  "id": 1526430,
  "title": "SB Nation Reacts Survey: What should the Cubs do with Edward Cabrera’s rotation spot?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/sb-nation-reacts-survey-what-should-the-cubs-do-with-edward-cabreras",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sb-nation-reacts-survey-cubs-172900179.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SB Nation has conducted a survey to determine the best course of action for the Cubs regarding Edward Cabrera's rotation spot. Cabrera's performance against the Cardinals on Sunday was particularly disappointing, with the issue being his blister problem and subsequent loss of command, leading to three walks in the fourth inning. Manager Craig Counsell has indicated that they will discuss Cabrera's situation, with his next scheduled start likely coming up against Seattle on Saturday. The survey poses two questions: whether Cabrera should take the start, or if it should be skipped due to the team having off days on Thursday and another one coming up a week later. An option is also presented for Cabrera to be reassigned to the bullpen, considering his strong velocity and changeup, which could make him an effective reliever. The survey is now open for participation, and the final results will be published later in the week.",
  "summary": "The Cubs can’t keep sending Cabrera out there for starts, can they?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}