The Yankees Are Talking To The Marlins About A Potential Deal For Edward Cabrera
One of the biggest priorities for Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman entering the offseason was to add a front-line starter to their rotation. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, the New York Yankees are talking to the Miami Marlins about a potential deal for right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera.
Yankees In On Edward Cabrera
As they look to bolster their rotation, the Yankees are reportedly exploring a deal to acquire young flamethrowerย Edward Cabrera. Cabrera dealt with a right elbow sprain and missed time last season. He still managed a career-high 137 innings pitched, after not surpassing 100 innings in either of the previous two years. Fortunately for the Yankees, they are in a position to add a pitcher whose main question mark is durability and workload.
When healthy, the Yankees’ rotation is already formidable, and adding Cabrera could elevate them to one of the top three pitching staffs in baseball. Cabrera brings significant upside, boasting an elite changeup and curveball that baffled hitters last season. While the average changeup velocity is typically 86-87 mph, Cabrera averages an impressive 94 mph.
In addition to these two pitches, he also features a four-seam fastball, a sinker, and a slider.A potential deal would make sense for both sides. New York would acquire a young, controllable pitcher with the chance to unlock his full potential in the Bronx, while Miami would receive more high-end young talent to develop amid their ongoing rebuild.
The Marlins and Yankees have a history of trades, and Miami is well acquainted with New York’s farm system. The two teams discussed deals for Sandy Alcรกntara and Edward Cabrera at the trade deadline, though nothing came to fruition. The previous year, Brian Cashman acquiredย Jazz Chisholmย in exchange for a significant package of prospects.
The Latest With The Yankees
Aside from the Edward Cabrera trade rumors, the most significant update is that the Yankees remain actively engaged with Cody Bellinger and extended him an offer earlier this week. Brian Cashman has been intensely focused on bringing Bellinger back this winter, and negotiations may finally be nearing a resolution.
When Jon Heyman reported the Yankees’ interest in Bo Bichette, I saw it as a message from Cashman to Scott Boras, hinting that the team is prepared to move on if Bellinger doesn’t decide soon. With Spring Training beginning next month, the Yankees still have considerable work ahead and can’t afford to wait much longer for Bellinger’s decision.
The primary sticking point in negotiations isn’t the annual salary, but rather the length of the contract. Bellinger and Boras are seeking a seven-year deal, while Cashman is only willing to offer four or five years.
