Cabrera got the win in extra innings against the Reds on Tuesday, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts and a hit allowed. Meanwhile, Jim Johnson blew the save in the ninth inning.
Afterward, Cabrera drew praise for his performance. "[Cabrera] just keep pitching those stressful innings, and it doesn't bother him a bit," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "The expression never changes. He just keeps throwing, he keeps pitching. I've been very impressed with his makeup, his mound presence, the way he goes about it, and he's going to get better and better." It's possible that Cabrera could close eventually, especially if he turns his high velocity into more strikeouts.