Cubs Nearing Trade for Marlins Pitcher Cabrera

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, a move that would mark the Cubs' most significant offseason acquisition to date, according to league sources.

Reports surfaced Wednesday that the two teams have been in advanced discussions, with the deal pending final medical reviews. Cabrera, who turns 28 in April, posted a 3.53 earned-run average over 26 starts last season, his first year surpassing 100 innings in the majors. He recorded 150 strikeouts in 137 innings while reducing his walk rate to 8.3 percent, a career low. The right-hander, signed by the Marlins out of the Dominican Republic, has three years of team control remaining through the 2028 season.

For the Cubs, Cabrera addresses a key need in their rotation as they aim to contend in the National League Central. He would join a projected 2026 lineup featuring Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon and prospect Cade Horton. Chicago had explored other pitching options last offseason, including a near-miss on Miami's Jesús Luzardo, which fell through during medical evaluations. Several teams, including the New York Yankees and New York Mets, expressed...