Despite the fact that the New York Yankees are in dire need of bolstering their starting pitching staff for the 2026 season, the recent news that the team is in advanced talks with the Miami Marlins for Dominican Edward Cabrera has not been well received.
What seems like a strategic move to the front office is seen by many in the Bronx as another high-risk gamble by general manager Brian Cashman, who has been heavily criticized for his slowness in the current market.
Yankees fans are not happy with the possible arrival of Edward Cabrera
Fan discontent comes in a context where the team has been criticized for its inactivity in the free agent market this winter. Big names such as Cody Bellinger are still available, but the immediate priority seems to be to fill the vacancies in the rotation left by injuries and key departures.
On paper, Cabrera is an enviable arm. At just 27 years of age and with an arsenal that includes a devastating changeup, the right-hander is coming off his best campaign in 2025. Last year, he set personal bests in key statistics that demonstrate his potential as an elite starter:
- Innings pitched: 137.2 (breaking the 100 mark for the first time).
- ERA: 3.53 in 26 starts.
- Wins Above Replacement (bWAR): 2.8, a career high.
- Walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP): 1.228.
The Yankees’ dilemma with Cody Bellinger
Rumors about Cody Bellinger signing with the Yankees are growing, and what would seem to be a good move for the New York team could cause problems for other players looking for their place on the team.
If Bellinger were to be re-signed, the space on the roster would be smaller and the biggest losers would be Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones.
In addition to there being fewer spots on the team, the trade with the Marlins for Edward Cabrera could include Dominguez or Jones as trade chips, so either way, both players have an uncertain future.
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