Chicago right‑hander Edward Cabrera was carted off after a left‑leg injury while covering first base. With two runners on, Jared Young grounded a ball wide of the bag; Nico Hoerner fielded it and fired to Cabrera, who split to make the final out before clutching his thigh. He tried to walk to the dugout, fell again and needed assistance before the stretcher arrived.

Cabrera was diagnosed with a left hamstring/adductor strain, ending his night after 99 pitches. He left with Chicago up 7‑2 and earned his fifth win, moving to 4‑4 with a 5.21 ERA. The Cubs bought him from Miami in January, hoping his arm would steady the rotation. His 4.5 strikeout‑to‑walk ratio has been a bright spot for a staff that struggled early.

The Cubs held on for a 9‑6 victory, preserving the lead despite losing a starter. Losing Cabrera raises questions about depth in the back end as Chicago chases a playoff spot. Manager Craig Counsell will need to rely on bullpen arms and spot starters while the rookie left‑hander recovers. The bullpen covered six innings, limiting the Mets to three runs.