Why Edward Cabrera is Your Must-Have Fantasy Baseball Sleeper for 2023

Each year, anticipation builds around Edward Cabrera’s extraordinary talent. Baseball enthusiasts have caught glimpses of his impressive strikeout capability and potential to be a leading pitcher. Yet, consistently, they have also faced the disappointment of watching him struggle with control, as evidenced by his record of issuing three or more walks in 41 out of 89 career games.

The previous season, however, offered a fresh perspective. Despite the fact that 12 of his 26 starts were limited to five innings or less and he conceded four or more runs in six outings, Cabrera achieved a milestone. For the first time, he surpassed 20 starts, finishing with an 8-7 record, a commendable 3.53 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 25.8 percent strikeout rate. He also held opponents to a .231 average and achieved a 12.6 percent swinging-strike rate, marking significant progress for the Marlins’ pitcher.

Last season felt different, though. 

Sure, 12 of his 26 starts lasted five innings or less and he allowed four or more runs six times, but it was also the first time Cabrera made more than 20 starts and went 8-7 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 25.8 percent strikeout rate, .231 opponents’ average and a 12.6 percent swinging-strike rate for the Marlins.