Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera in Trade, Bolstering Rotation with High-Upside Arm

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera, 27, from the Miami Marlins in exchange for prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo De Leon. Cabrera, under team control through 2028 and earning ~$3.75M via arbitration in 2026, is expected to significantly bolster the Cubs' rotation. He's coming off a career-best 2025 season where he posted a 3.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 150 strikeouts over 137.2 innings, largely due to an improved pitch mix and a career-low 8.3% walk rate. Despite a history of arm ailments, including a September 2025 elbow sprain, he returned to finish the season strong.