Dodgers Set To Battle Mets In Trade Deadline Sweepstakes For Young Ace?
ESPN's Jeff Passan recently suggested the Miami Marlins could trade their 27-year-old starting pitcher Edward Cabrera ahead of the trade deadline. When talking about potential suitors, Passan listed the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers among the "best fits" in a blockbuster deal for the righty.
"All the potential the Marlins have seen in the 27-year-old right-hander is finally coming into focus this season," Passan wrote. "While his 97 mph fastball gets hitters' attention, it's Cabrera's curveball and slider doing most of the work. And with a changeup that in years past has been his best pitch, Cabrera will be pricey because of the full arsenal and three more years of club control."
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 6: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins reacts in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot Park on July 6, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 6: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins reacts in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot Park on July 6, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Jasen Vinlove/The Dodgers need to add pitching to their big league roster as badly as any team in the game. As of now, their starting rotation is averaging well below five innings pitched per start. The bullpen is also struggling to stay healthy, which makes the starting rotation that much more important.
The Dodgers could cut ties with prospects like Bobby Miller and James Outman to make a deal happen. They could even use Dalton Rushing as trade bait in order to land Cabrera.
The Mets' rotation has struggled, too. If they're going to win the World Series, they're going to need to make some additions to the pitching staff. The issue with the Mets is they're in the Marlins' division. With Cabrera pitching as well as he is, it's hard to imagine the Marlins would be willing to trade him within the National League East.
Either way, these two NL powerhouses will be battling it out for the next few months, whether it be for the same trade target or in the postseason.
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