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Ex-Cardinal Genesis Cabrera is Cubs’ latest shot at adding veteran impact to bullpen

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With apologies to neighbors hoping for a glimpse of Phil Collins or a chance to hear “Invisible Touch” emanating from the ballpark, we’re not talking about a late addition to the summer concert schedule.

Instead, it’s veteran lefty reliever Genesis Cabrera, who signed with the Cubs on Thursday and debuted with the team Friday, throwing a scoreless 1 1/3 innings and striking out three in a 6-2 loss to the Reds.

Cabrera’s name might ring a bell for Cubs fans who remember his half decade with the division-rival Cardinals. Most recently, he was a Met, and he had a 3.