The New York Yankees are still looking to upgrade their starting rotation.
New York's front office is talking to the Miami Marlins about a potential trade for right-hander Edward Cabrera, sources told Chris Kirschner and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
A deal reportedly wasn't close as of Sunday morning.
The Marlins would receive multiple high-ceiling prospects if the teams reach an agreement, according to Craig Mish of SportsGrid.
The Yankees have engaged with several clubs and agents in an attempt to add at least one more starter, per Kirschner and Rosenthal. Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta reportedly remains another possible target.
Cabrera posted a 3.53 ERA with 1.23 WHIP and a career-high 150 strikeouts across 137 2/3 innings (26 starts) last season. The 27-year-old is arbitration-eligible through 2028 and projected to earn $3.7 million in 2026.
Reports in early December suggested there was a strong possibility the Marlins would move one of Cabrera, Sandy Alcantara, or Ryan Weathers this offseason. Cabrera's name has appeared in rumors dating back to July's trade deadline.
The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs have also shown interest in Cabrera, a source told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
The Yankees' Opening Day rotation currently projects to feature Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil, Will Warren, and Ryan Yarbrough. Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt will be sidelined heading into the new campaign as the trio recovers from elbow surgeries.
