The Reds and Cabrera avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.
Cabrera was claimed off waivers from the Yankees in September and went 4-for-13 at the dish during a late-season audition. The 27-year-old has an underwhelming career .233/.293/.344 batting line over parts of five major-league seasons, but he offers the ability to play virtually all over the diamond and will like slot into a utility role for the Reds in 2027.