The New York Yankees are in trade discussions with the Miami Marlins for right-hander Edward Cabrera, according to Ken Rosenthal and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
It’s the first real movement we’ve seen from the Yankees this winter after a quiet offseason that’s left fans wondering about the team’s direction.
With uncertainty around their starting rotation to begin the season, the New York Yankees are talking to the Miami Marlins about a potential trade for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, league sources told The Athletic.
The 6’5” righty brings some intriguing upside to the table. He’s 27 years old and controllable through 2028, which gives the Yankees cost certainty and flexibility.
What makes this particularly interesting is the timing. The Yankees haven’t shown much urgency this offseason – they didn’t retain Devin Williams or Luke Weaver, and they’ve watched other impact players sign elsewhere while staying relatively quiet.
Now that they’re actively pursuing Cabrera, it suggests they’re ready to address their rotation concerns.
Cabrera’s coming off his best big-league season, posting a 3.53 ERA across 26 starts with 150 strikeouts in 137.2 innings. That production translated to 2.8 bWAR, solid value for a mid-rotation piece.
He hasn’t thrown a full 32-start season yet, and he’s dealt with some injuries and inconsistency during his major league career. But the talent’s clearly there.
The way I see it, Cabrera represents exactly the type of calculated risk that makes sense for the Yankees right now. He’s young enough to grow into something more, controllable enough to provide stability, and talented enough to contribute immediately.
For Miami, moving Cabrera fits their rebuild timeline. They’re not competing anytime soon, and trading a pitcher entering his prime years for prospect capital makes sense.
What we don’t know yet is what the Yankees would have to give up. Cabrera’s control and upside mean he won’t come cheap, but he’s also not an established ace commanding a massive return.
It’s worth noting this is still in the discussion phase. Teams talk about a lot of players they never actually acquire. But after weeks of inactivity, having the Yankees engaged in substantive talks about a rotation upgrade feels like progress.
All things considered, Cabrera would address a clear need without breaking the bank or requiring a massive prospect haul. Sometimes the best moves are the ones that make sense rather than the ones that make headlines.
