"The rumour mill was flowing early this morning, with reports from those who cover the Marlins reporting that the framework of a deal was in place that would see right-hander Edward Cabrera heading to the Cubs. The players heading the opposite way were still to be determined; however, Canadian Owen Caissie was attached to the transaction from the get-go, and when the dust settled, Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo De Leon were the ones heading to Florida in the deal."
"Since making his debut in 2021, Cabrera has pitched to a 4.07 ERA and a 4.45 FIP across 431 2/3 innings. Last season, he pitched a career high 137 2/3 innings across 26 starts and finished the year with a 1.228 WHIP and a 3.83 FIP in what was easily his best season in the big leagues. The 27-year-old is a Super 2 player and has three more years of arbitration before hitting free agency following the 2028 season."
"The Dominican product has struggled to stay healthy, and since 2024, he has landed on the IL for various injuries: shoulder impingement, middle finger blister, right elbow sprain, and right elbow tendonitis. All are arm injuries, which is concerning for a pitcher who can throw upper 90s with his fastball. Cabrera uses a five-pitch mix pretty evenly, with his changeup leading the way at 25.8% followed by his curveball (23.6%), sinker (20.6%), and slider (17.3%), with his four-seamer bringing up the rear (12.7%)."
Edward Cabrera was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo De Leon. Cabrera has a 4.07 ERA and 4.45 FIP across 431 2/3 major-league innings, with a career-best last season that included a 1.228 WHIP and 3.83 FIP over 137 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old is a Super 2 player with three arbitration years remaining before free agency after 2028. Cabrera has dealt with multiple arm injuries since 2024 and has topped 100 innings only once. He throws a five-pitch mix led by a 25.8% changeup. Owen Caissie, the Cubs' top prospect entering 2026, hit .286/.386/.551 with 22 home runs and 55 RBIs in Triple-A and is projected for regular playing time in Miami.
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