Edward Cabrera suffered a sprained throwing elbow and was placed on the injured list, creating a substantial risk of Tommy John surgery and likely ending his season. The injury diminishes his immediate trade value and removes an opportunity for the Marlins to showcase him to other teams. Fan reaction shifted quickly to regret and criticism that the organization did not trade him before the deadline. Many fans expressed hypocrisy, as a wholesale sell-off at the deadline would have signaled disinterest in winning and provoked strong backlash from the same supporters now upset about lost trade opportunities.
Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera went on the injured list Sunday afternoon with a sprained throwing elbow, per Craig Mish. It's the kind of injury that certainly sounds bad, and it shouldn't come across as a shock if by the time you read this, his Tommy John surgery has already been announced. Even if he avoids major surgery, it's hard to imagine he throws another pitch this season.
Consequently, there has been plenty of handwringing about how foolish the Miami Marlins were to not have traded Cabrera when they had the chance. A similar sentiment was expressed a couple weeks ago when Miami moved on from Cal Quantrill. To be disappointed or upset about the injury is, of course, understandable. I mean, let's face it. Being a promising Marlins pitcher is starting to feel up there with being on the Madden cover when it comes to curses.
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