"At long last, the Miami Marlins got their man. Word broke Wednesday that a deal between the Marlins and the Chicago Cubs was close, with Owen Caissie likely being the centerpiece of the return. If that sounds familiar, it's because you were paying attention to the 2024 Hot Stove season, when Caissie was frequently brought up as a Marlins target in the Jesus Luzardo trade talks. It came up again this past summer. This is something Peter Bendix has wanted to make happen for awhile."
"So here we are today. Owen Caissie, you are a Miami Marlin. Infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon are coming along as well, though those are likely longer term plays. MLB.com has Hernandez pegged as arriving in 2027. De Leon is just 18 years old, and didn't crack the Top 30. The fact that Edward Cabrera was traded? That's not the part that should be a system shock for Miami Marlins fans, as those rumors have been flying for months, and reached a fever pitch the past few weeks."
The Miami Marlins acquired Owen Caissie from the Chicago Cubs, completing a trade that also sent Edward Cabrera out of Miami. Infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon are part of the return and are regarded as longer-term projects, with Hernandez projected to arrive around 2027 and De Leon only 18. The move delivers immediately MLB-ready talent rather than a cache of much younger prospects. The trade reflects front-office willingness to accelerate the timeline toward contention and prioritize roster upgrades for a nearer-term competitive window, favoring 2026 impact over a distant rebuild.
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