The Chicago Cubs are in advanced discussions with the Miami Marlins to acquire right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. While the trade has not yet been completed, talks between the two clubs are said to be in the final stages, with both sides working out the last details.
Cabrera, a 26-year-old pitcher, has been a key part of the Marlins’ rotation in recent seasons. Known for his electric fastball and swing-and-miss potential, Cabrera has shown flashes of dominance, though he has at times struggled with consistency and control. A native of the Dominican Republic, Cabrera originally signed with the Marlins as an international free agent and has progressed through the organization’s minor league system.
In the 2023 season, he appeared in 20 games (19 starts) for Miami, finishing with an ERA of 4.43 and recording 118 strikeouts in 99.1 innings. His fastball routinely touches the upper 90s, and he complements it with a slider and changeup that can be highly effective when he commands them.
The Cubs, looking to bolster their starting rotation, view Cabrera as a high-upside addition who could be a long-term asset. Should the trade go through, Cabrera would join a pitching staff that already includes Justin Steele and Jameson Taillon. Chicago is aiming to build on a strong showing from last season and return to playoff contention.
Details regarding the players or prospects the Cubs may be sending to Miami in the deal have not been disclosed. The Marlins, coming off a postseason appearance, may be seeking to balance their roster by acquiring younger or more controllable talent, or to clear rotation space for other emerging players.
Neither the Cubs nor the Marlins have officially confirmed the trade, which remains pending final approval and, potentially, physicals for involved players. More details are expected to emerge as the transaction moves toward completion.
