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Cubs Finalize Trade for Pitcher Edward Cabrera from Marlins

1/7/2026

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The Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire Edward Cabrera (Miami Marlins pitcher) from the Miami Marlins.
Cabrera, 27, posted a breakout 2025 season with an 8-7 record and a 3.53 ERA in 137.2 innings.
He is under team control through 2028.
The return is expected to include top prospects, notably Owen Caissie.
Despite his injury history, he could become a frontline starter for a Cubs rotation including Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga.

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Story summary

The Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire Edward Cabrera (Miami Marlins pitcher) from the Miami Marlins.
Cabrera, 27, posted a breakout 2025 season with an 8-7 record and a 3.53 ERA in 137.2 innings.
He is under team control through 2028.
The return is expected to include top prospects, notably Owen Caissie.
Despite his injury history, he could become a frontline starter for a Cubs rotation including Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga.