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- Why the Yankees are scouting starting pitchers now
- What Miami could gain from trading a pitcher like Cabrera
- Edward Cabrera’s recent performance and upside
- Contract status and salary implications for teams
- Other teams reportedly in the mix and how the market looks
- How a trade could change the Yankees’ rotation outlook
The New York Yankees have quietly checked in with the Miami Marlins about a possible trade for right-hander Edward Cabrera, sources say, as New York weighs options to shore up its rotation before the season starts.
Why the Yankees are scouting starting pitchers now
With spring training approaching, the Yankees are exploring ways to add a frontline starter. Health questions and roster gaps have created urgency in the front office.
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- Teams often pursue proven young arms to reduce early-season risk.
- New York’s desire for rotation depth has driven conversations with several clubs.
- Targeting controllable talent is a priority for playoff-focused clubs.
What Miami could gain from trading a pitcher like Cabrera
The Marlins have built pitching depth in recent years. That surplus gives Miami flexibility to convert arms into position-player help or long-term assets.
- Trading from strength can address lineup needs.
- Packaging a pitcher with value may bring back multiple pieces.
- Miami’s timeline and payroll plan factor into any move.
Edward Cabrera’s recent performance and upside
Once a top prospect, Cabrera has grown into a reliable starter. His 2025 campaign represented a step forward in durability and strikeout ability.
- ERA: 3.53 in 2025.
- WHIP: 1.228 for the season.
- Strikeouts: 150 across 137.2 innings.
Scouts praise his fastball-command blend and his ability to miss bats. That profile makes him attractive to clubs needing immediate rotation help.
Contract status and salary implications for teams
Cabrera remains under club control through 2028, which adds trade value. That control means a acquiring team could rely on him beyond a single season.
- Team control: through 2028.
- Arbitration projection: roughly $3.7 million for 2026.
- His next salary figure has not yet been settled between player and club.
Other teams reportedly in the mix and how the market looks
Beyond the Yankees, clubs including the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants have shown interest, according to multiple reports. That competition could shape Miami’s asking price.
- Multiple suitors create leverage for the Marlins.
- Contending teams value control and recent success.
- A bidding environment could push returns toward young prospects.
How a trade could change the Yankees’ rotation outlook
A move for Cabrera would add a cost-controlled arm with a recent track record of success. It would also signal New York’s willingness to trade assets for immediate pitching upgrades.
Front-office sources say the Yankees are weighing the price against internal options and free-agent alternatives.
