NEW YORK -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night after injuring his left leg stretching for a throw at first base against the New York Mets.
With two runners aboard in the fifth inning, Cabrera ran to cover the bag when Jared Young hit a two-out grounder wide of first. Second baseman Nico Hoerner made a sliding stop on the outfield grass and threw to Cabrera, who went into a split as he caught the toss for the final out of the inning.
The 28-year-old right-hander grabbed for the inside of his left thigh, then got to his feet and tried to walk toward the dugout. But he went back down in obvious pain and needed assistance just to stand before a cart arrived and he was driven off the field through an opening in the outfield wall at Citi Field.
The Cubs later said Cabrera exited because of a left hamstring/adductor strain.
Speaking after the Cubs' 9-6 win, manager Craig Counsell said Cabrera will be placed on the injured list and will undergo additional testing Wednesday.
Cabrera threw 99 pitches and left with a 7-2 lead, later picking up his fifth win of the season. He entered 4-4 with 5.21 ERA over 13 starts in his first season with the Cubs since they acquired him from Miami in January.
Cabrera took Young's second-inning comebacker in the groin area before picking up the ball and throwing to first base for an out. He was checked on the mound by Counsell and an athletic trainer before throwing a warmup pitch and remaining in the game.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
