With the Chicago Cubs showing strong performance early in the season, they’re poised to pursue additional quality players as the trade deadline approaches.
Although the Cubs had a respectable offseason, there’s a sense that more could have been done to bolster the roster, which remains a potential target for improvement.
Injuries, particularly among pitchers, have been a setback for Chicago. While they’ve managed to cope, restoring health to their pitching staff remains a top priority moving forward.
One area of concern is the performance of Kyle Hendricks, who has struggled this season, notably with a high ERA of 12.00. At 34 years old, there are questions about whether he’s beginning to decline.
In a suggested trade proposal by Zachary Rotman of FanSided, he outlines a deal that would allow the Cubs to part ways with Hendricks. The proposed trade involves sending Matt Mervis and Alexander Canario to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Edward Cabrera.
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Given the Marlins’ poor start to the season, they’re likely to be sellers at the deadline. Cabrera, at 26 years old, would inject youth and talent into the Cubs’ pitching rotation.
Despite Cabrera’s initial struggles with a 5.28 ERA in his first three starts, he’s considered a promising prospect with the potential to develop into an ace caliber pitcher. Acquiring a young arm like Cabrera would be a significant boon for the Cubs as they seek to strengthen their pitching depth.
