Phillies Cut Ties With 7 Year Veteran After Disastrous Outing The Philadelphia Phillies' decision to release veteran reliever Genesis Cabrera from their Triple A affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs last week has raised questions about the team's evaluation of its pitching staff.
The 29 year old southpaw, who boasts seven years of big league experience and a respectable 4. 24 ERA, struggled in his recent outing against the Rochester Red Wings on May 13.
Cabrera's struggles may have been the final straw for management, which appears to be prioritizing results over patience. The Phillies' relief corps has a 3.