Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera from Marlins, sending Owen Caissie and two prospects to Miami.

The Chicago Cubs traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder Owen Caissie and prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon.

The Chicago Cubs agreed to acquire right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins in a trade announced Wednesday. Miami received outfielder Owen Caissie along with prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon. The move follows a winter in which the Cubs had focused largely on bolstering their bullpen and left questions about their starting rotation and lineup. The front office framed the deal as an effort to add a controllable starting arm with upside. Key details: - Edward Cabrera had a strong stretch in 2025, posting a 2.95 ERA across much of the season after an early rough April. - Cabrera has a history of arm issues since his 2021 debut, including elbow tendonitis, shoulder impingements and an elbow sprain, and finished 2025 with a career-high 137 2/3 innings. - Miami received 23-year-old Owen Caissie, who made his MLB debut in 2025, plus shortstop Cristian Hernandez and corner infielder Edgardo De Leon. - The Cubs entered the offseason addressing bullpen needs with several signings before making this rotation-focused trade. Summary: The trade gives the Cubs a controlled, high-upside starter while the Marlins add a left-handed power bat expected to contribute to their outfield depth. The clubs exchanged near-term roster pieces for players who carry different risk profiles, and Cabrera’s injury history and Caissie’s adjustment to the majors will be central to evaluating the move during the 2026 season.