We have all been waiting for the Cubs to add a significant starting pitcher, either by trade or free agency.
Today, it has happened, per this report (Bluesky link):
We do not yet know the return to the Marlins for Cabrera and the Cubs have not officially announced anything.
Cabrera turns 28 in April and posted a 3.53 ERA and 1.228 WHIP in 26 starts for the Marlins in 2025, recording 2.8 bWAR. He has a good K rate (25.8 percent) and his walk rate improved in 2025 from previous years.
Cabrera is under team control for three more seasons, and 2026 is his first arbitration-eligible season. He was projected by MLB Trade Rumors to be paid $3.7 million for this upcoming season.
When there’s more info on the return for Cabrera this post will be updated, but I wanted to get the info out to you now.
