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12/29/08 3:52 PM EST
Nats ink Cabrera to one-year deal
Right-hander joins Olsen, Lannan atop Washington's rotation
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
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Cabrera had an MRI on his right shoulder and elbow before the announcement was made, and the results came back normal. Last September, the 27-year-old suffered elbow pain and had to be shut down.
Cabrera was 8-10 with a 5.25 ERA for the Orioles this past season. Known for his fastball, curveball and changeup, Cabrera will join a rotation that will include left-handers Scott Olsen and John Lannan.
A ground-ball pitcher, Cabrera has induced 27 percent more ground balls (1,204) in his career than fly balls (880). His 63 double-play grounders during the past three seasons ranked eighth in the American League.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
