The Pirates released Cabbage on Monday.
It's not clear whether this is the Pirates simply clearing 40-man roster space or if Cabbage might have a deal lined up overseas. The 27-year-old was a waiver claim by Pittsburgh in November after he slashed .209/.253/.337 with a 37.4 percent strikeout rate with the Astros during the 2024 season.
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Pirates' Trey Cabbage: Claimed by Pittsburgh
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The Pirates claimed Cabbage off waivers from the Astros on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Cabbage, 27, slashed just .209/.253/.337 with a 37.4 percent strikeout rate this season with the Astros. He's shown big power and some speed in the minors and the Pirates will hope they can get more out of the outfielder at the major-league level.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Brought up to bigs
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The Astros recalled Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cabbage will take Pedro Leon's slot on the 26-man roster Monday. Cabbage has appeared in 43 games for Houston and is slashing .217/.253/.349 with 12 runs and eight RBI. He'll likely mix in at the corner outfield positions for the Astros.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Cabbage to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Cabbage had made just four starts since the All-Star break and was 4-for-34 with 18 strikeouts since the break. Zach Dezenzo is taking his spot on the roster.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Exiting lineup Thursday
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Cabbage is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Chas McCormick will get the nod in right field Thursday, and he and Cabbage have now picked up six starts apiece at the position since Kyle Tucker bruised his right shin earlier this month and eventually landed on the injured list. Houston should continue to deploy a timeshare between the lefty-hitting Cabbage and the righty-hitting McCormick at the position until Tucker is back in action, but manager Joe Espada doesn't seem to be running a strict platoon.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Idle versus southpaw
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Cabbage isn't in the Astros' lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The lefty-hitting Cabbage will take a seat Wednesday as the lefty-throwing Garrett Crochet starts on the mound for the White Sox. Cooper Hummel, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick will make up Houston's outfield while Cabbage rests.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Sitting Saturday
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Cabbage is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Cabbage will remain on the bench for the second game in a row to open the team's series with Detroit. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start in right field and bat seventh Saturday.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Playing over McCormick
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Cabbage went 1-for-4 with a run scored Friday against the Angels.
Cabbage started his second straight game in right field in the absence of Kyle Tucker (shin), notably appearing in the lineup over both Mauricio Dubon and Chas McCormick. Cabbage struggles to make consistent contact, but he has showcased a strong power-speed profile in the majors that could be intriguing if he continues to get consistent playing time.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Homers in return to majors
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Cabbage went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Cardinals.
The 27-year-old was recalled to the majors Tuesday to provide depth while Kyle Tucker (leg) is sidelined. Cabbage drew the start in right field and hit seventh, and he tallied his first home run of the season in the fifth inning. Cabbage isn't likely to earn consistent starts even with Tucker unavailable.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Sent to Sugar Land
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Cabbage was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Cabbage will head back to the minors Tuesday to make room for Chas McCormick (hamstring) on the big-league roster. In 14 plate appearances with Houston, Cabbage slashed .214/.214/.286 with two runs scored and three RBi.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Returns from Triple-A
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The Astros recalled Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Cabbage was returned to Triple-A after serving as the 27th man for the Astros' two-game series with the Rockies in Mexico City last weekend, but he'll be back with the big club just two days later after Houston optioned struggling first baseman Jose Abreu to their spring training facility. While he's up with the Astros, Cabbage will provide depth in the corner outfield and at first base.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Productive in 2024 debut
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Cabbage went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI on Saturday against the Rockies.
Cabbage was called up to serve as Houston's 27th man for the Mexico City Series, and he was immediately slotted into the lineup to make his 2024 debut. He delivered the RBI knock in his first plate appearance, though he was pulled in the sixth inning in favor of pinch hitter Mauricio Dubon. Cabbage will almost certainly be back with Triple-A Sugar Land after the team's weekend series abroad, where he's maintained a .271 batting average while also striking out 31.9 percent of the time across 91 plate appearances.
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Astros' Trey Cabbage: Lands with Astros in trade
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The Astros acquired Cabbage from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for Carlos Espinosa.
Cabbage had been designated for assignment over the weekend and now has a new home. The 26-year-old was one of just two minor leaguers to go 30-30 in 2023, collecting 30 home runs and 32 stolen bases at Triple-A Salt Lake. There's lots of swing and miss in his game, however, as he fanned at a 30 percent rate at Salt Lake and a whopping 46.4 percent rate during his brief time with the Angels. Cabbage will provide depth at first base and in the outfield.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Returns to Triple-A
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Cabbage was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
The 26-year-old was called up by the Angels on Aug. 25 and went 4-for-19 with a double, an RBI, three runs and nine strikeouts in 10 games. Cabbage will now return to Salt Lake, where he has a .307/.372/.595 slash line with 27 homers and 31 steals this season.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Starting in left field
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Cabbage is starting in left field and will hit seventh in Thursday's game against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Cabbage was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Aug. 25, but he's started only five of 12 games since. However, the Angels placed Randal Grichuk on waivers Wednesday, so the team could give Cabbage some additional playing time down the stretch. In his latest stint in the majors, the rookie outfielder has gone 3-for-13 with six strikeouts.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Recalled from Salt Lake
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The Angels recalled Cabbage from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
With Mike Trout (wrist) headed back to the injured list, Cabbage will come up from the minors to take Trout's place and provide additional depth to Los Angeles' outfield. The 26-year-old has slashed .406/.443/.688 with four home runs and 17 RBI across 71 plate appearances since being optioned to Salt Lake at the end of July, though his minor-league success has yet to translate to the big leagues.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Sent back to minors
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The Angels optioned Cabbage to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Cabbage lost hold of his near-everyday role as well as his spot on the Angels' 26-man active roster after the club acquired first baseman C.J. Cron and outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Rockies on Sunday. Though the 26-year-old was versatile during his time in Anaheim with starts at first base and in right and center field, he hit just .206 with no walks and a 48.6 percent strikeout rate in 35 plate appearances. He'll get a chance to continue playing on a regular basis back in Salt Lake.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Hits bench versus lefty
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Cabbage is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
With southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for the Yankees, the lefty-hitting Cabbage will retreat to the bench, paving the way for Eduardo Escobar to pick up a start at first base. Cabbage, who went 4-for-10 with a pair of doubles and two RBI while starting each of the past three games, should have a fairly clear path to playing time versus right-handed pitching so long as both Anthony Rendon (shin) and Brandon Drury (shoulder) are on the IL.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Healthy for spring camp
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Cabbage (forearm) has appeared in each of the Angels' first four Cactus League games, going 2-for-7 with a double and two walks.
Cabbage didn't appear in any minor-league games after mid-May of last season due to a left forearm fracture, but he was cleared for the start of spring training and appears to be making up for the lost time by getting plenty of at-bats early on during Cactus League play. Though he's seen most of his time in the minors in the corner outfield, Cabbage has been deployed exclusively as a designated hitter or first baseman so far this spring, so it's possible his left throwing shoulder isn't yet back to 100 percent. Regardless, Cabbage looks like he'll be ready to go for the start of the upcoming minor-league season, with Triple-A Salt Lake or Double-A Rocket City being his most likely destination.
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Angels' Trey Cabbage: Facing extended absence
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Cabbage is expected to miss 3-to-4 months after he was diagnosed with a fractured left forearm, which he suffered Friday in a game for Double-A Rocket City, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Before picking up the injury, Cabbage slashed .327/.434/.664 with 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 136 plate appearances. His projected recovery timeline puts him in danger of missing the rest of the season.
