MLB Executives Reveal Surprising Trade Deadline Expectations
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The Athletic's Jim Bowden recently polled a group of MLB executives in order to get a better idea of what to expect ahead of the trade deadline. One of the shocking revelations of this poll was the idea that the Miami Marlins could look to trade Edward Cabrera in the coming weeks.
"Cabrera is under control through the 2028 season and is arbitration-eligible next year. He has a 3.41 ERA over 14 starts with 75 strikeouts over 71 1/3 innings. In his last seven starts, he's 3-1 with a 1.46 ERA and 42 strikeouts to 16 walks. The key for Cabrera, 27, has been the improved command and control of all his pitches. (He has averaged 3.79 walks per nine innings, but that's down from 4.67 last year and 5.96 the year before.)
"Cabrera is in his prime and has multiple years of control, both of which increase his trade value. The Marlins are not looking to move him, but if they can 'win' a trade, they'd have to consider it."
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins delivers during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot park on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins delivers during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot park on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida.Trading Cabrera while he's 27 years old and pitching well wasn't something many expected to happen over the last few months.
But if a team like the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, or Detroit Tigers is willing to part ways with a significant prospect return, a deal could come to fruition.
These three teams have the prospect capital it would take to land a huge deal for Cabrera. They're also all aggressive enough this season to entertain the idea.
Giving any of these teams a pitcher like Cabrera would greatly boost their World Series hopes. Still, the Marlins would need a massive return of prospects to consider dealing the 27-year-old flamethrower.
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