With the Marlins running low on starting rotation candidates due to injuries, they had little choice but to call up right-hander Edward Cabrera from Triple-A Jacksonville. The good news is that the highly ranked prospect looks like he’s ready for the challenge. His start against the Rockies in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader was the best of his young major league career.
Edward earned his first win at the highest level, totaling a personal-best 9 strikeouts. Cabrera also made some history in the second inning by retiring Brendan Rodgers on a 96 MPH changeup.