Edward Cabrera Avoids Arbitration, Signs $4.45M Deal with Cubs

Edward Cabrera agreed to a one-year, $4.45 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, successfully avoiding arbitration. Cabrera, who was traded by the Miami Marlins to the Cubs on Wednesday, put together a strong 2025 campaign. With Miami, he finished with an 8-7 record (26 starts), posting a 3.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 150:48 K:BB across 137.2 innings. If healthy, he is expected to provide the Cubs with upside and strikeout potential out of their rotation.