Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera! | Bleacher Nation Cubs

Brett and Michael are back for the forty-fourth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law), returning after a brief holiday break. While the Cubs were mostly quiet during that stretch, the calm didn’t last long.

Right before recording, the Cubs finally made their long-anticipated move for a controllable starting pitcher, acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a deal first reported by Bleacher Nation’s own Michael Cerami. The trade sends top prospect Owen Caissie to Miami, along with Cristian Hernández and Edgardo De Leon, as the Cubs land a high-upside arm for the front of the rotation.

The guys break down what Cabrera brings to the table, the obvious upside, and the real risks tied to health and performance. They also discuss how this move reshapes the roster—particularly in the outfield—and whether it could reopen the door to free agency, including the possibility of a Cody Bellinger reunion.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation about timing, roster construction, and what this trade signals about how aggressively the Cubs plan to move from here.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:47 - Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera!
00:46:17 - Transaction Game!

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