After a quiet holiday lull, the MLB offseason is beginning to pick up steam, and a familiar name has reemerged on the rumor mill: Miami Marlins right-hander. According to Barry Jackson, the New York Yankees have now joined the Mets and Cubs in expressing interest in the former top prospect, whose name hasn’t circulated much since last July’s trade deadline.
The Mets were among the teams linked to Cabrera at the deadline, but discussions never gained traction and Miami ultimately held onto him. Now 27, Cabrera remains an attractive trade candidate thanks to three remaining years of team control and a modest $3.7 million salary for the 2026 season.
Cabrera profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward arm. He boasts an electric repertoire highlighted by a power fastball and a devastating changeup, and he put it all together in 2025 with the best season of his career. He finished with a 3.53 ERA and set a new personal high with 150 strikeouts over 137.2 innings.
Among the interested clubs, the Yankees are believed to be the furthest along in talks with Miami. Still, the Mets remain firmly in the mix, particularly after the Astros added Tatsuya Imai and the Orioles filled their rotation spot by acquiring Shane Baz.
New York has also been mentioned in connection with other high-end starters, including Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta and Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, two of the most prominent arms who could be available via trade. With roughly six weeks left before spring training begins, David Stearns still has ample time to upgrade the rotation—ideally by bringing in a younger pitcher with team control.