Marlins closing in on Edward Cabrera trade with Cubs

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald on Jan 7, 2026

Published in Baseball

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MIAMI — The Marlins on Wednesday were on the verge of a trade that would send pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs, but nothing had been finalized as of midday.

What the Marlins will receive in return was not immediately known, but the team has been seeking position prospects from the Cubs, including at least one player considered big league ready.

The Cubs’ top overall prospect, right fielder Owen Caissie, has been linked to Miami in previous trade rumors involving Cabrera; he hit .286 with 22 homers and 55 RBIs at Triple-A Iowa last season.

Cabrera, 27, had a breakout season last year, posting a 3.53 ERA and 8-7 record in 26 starts, with 150 strikeouts in 137 innings. But the Marlins decided in recent weeks that a trade might be best.

He has made 11 trips to the injured list as a professional and his elbow caused some discomfort late last season. After resting for several days, Cabrera said he felt fine and pitched a game in the final week of the season.

The Marlins have been trying to trade Cabrera in part because they want to improve their depth of offensive talent in the system and in part because they’re comfortable with their pitching depth. Pitchers Thomas White and Robby Snelling, two highly-regarded prospects, are close to the majors.

The Marlins, even without Cabrera, would have Sandy Alcantara and Eury Perez at the top of the 2026 rotation and Ryan Weathers, Braxton Garrett, Janson Junk, Max Meyer, Ryan Gusto and Adam Mazur also competing for spots.

The Marlins also have spoken to the Mets and Yankees in recent days about a Cabrera trade.

Cabrera, who is under team control for three more seasons, is 25-29 with a 4.07 ERA in 89 games (87 starts) over five seasons, all with the Marlins.