"The Cubs trading for Edward Cabrera was the big news on Wednesday. Several teams have tried to trade for the right-hander over the last year, but the Marlins have maintained an unreasonable asking price. Heading into the 2025 trade deadline, the Marlins asked the Cubs for two top-100 prospects and more. No one met those demands, so Cabrera stayed with the Marlins to finish out the 2025 season."
"Kyle Tucker's departure gave the Cubs a hole in right field and in the lineup that Caissie was going to play a big role in filling. Seiya Suzuki figures to return to right field on an everyday basis, but that doesn't change anything offensively since he was an everyday fixture as the DH when he wasn't taking over for an injured Tucker. That leaves Jed Hoyer searching for a way to replace the production of an NL Silver Slugger, and internal options are limited."
The Cubs acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins after Miami reduced an initially steep asking price that included two top-100 prospects. Cabrera underwent a UCL strain and multiple IL stints, which affected trade interest and medical clearance. Chicago traded top prospect Owen Caissie, who was expected to help replace Kyle Tucker in right field and as a DH option, creating a lineup hole despite Seiya Suzuki's return to right. General manager Jed Hoyer prioritized rotation depth while managing a constrained payroll and staying under the first competitive-balance-tax threshold, leaving limited funds for additional big additions.
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