Ramón Cabrera (baseball)


Ramón Salvador Cabrera is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds in 2015 and 2016.

Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 23, 2009, Cabrera signed as an undrafted free agent. He was invited to the 2012 spring training with the Pirates In November 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates added Cabrera to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.

Detroit Tigers

On December 5, 2012, Cabrera was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Andy Oliver.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

He was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on August 13, 2014. The Pirates designated Cabrera on November 20, 2014, and released him on November 24.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 9, 2014, Cabrera signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Louisville Bats of the Class AAA International League. The Reds promoted Cabrera to the major leagues on September 1, 2015. He made his major league debut on September 5. On November 28, 2016, Cabrera was designated for assignment. He was non-tendered on December 2.

Miami Marlins

On January 12, 2017, Cabrera signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins that included an invitation to spring training. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Long Island Ducks

On May 14, 2018, Cabrera signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He re-signed with the Ducks for the 2019 season, and became a free agent following the season. Cabrera re-signed with the Ducks for the 2020 season on January 27, 2020.