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Edward Cabrera Sends Telling Message to the Rest of Cubs' Rotation
Cabrera's fearless confidence could make him the Chicago Cubs' most dangerous weapon on the mound this season.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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When the Chicago Cubs traded for former Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera this offseason, the expectation was that he would strengthen the rotation for a World Series push. Cabrera brings a level of confidence with him, believing he can dominate every time he takes the mound. His stats from last season with the Marlins demonstrate that he can be counted upon as a reliable and dominant pitcher, and the Cubs are hoping he can bring that same steady, productive performance to their rotation.
Why it matters
If Cabrera can deliver as he did in Miami, he could quickly become the Cubs' most dependable arm in a talented rotation. Every time he takes the mound, they will have a pitcher capable of taking over a game and changing the course of a contest.
The details
Cabrera comes into this season off a career year with the Marlins, sporting a 3.53 ERA over 137.2 innings with 150 strikeouts and a 1.23 WHIP. His 3.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio shows the kind of pitcher who can be counted upon in most rotations. Cabrera's velocity, command, and expanding repertoire make him the kind of pitcher the Cubs can turn to if they need to change the course of a game.
- Cabrera was traded to the Cubs this offseason.
The players
Edward Cabrera
A former Miami Marlins starter who was traded to the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Cabrera brings a high level of confidence and believes he can dominate every time he takes the mound.
Cade Horton
A pitcher who will be part of the Cubs' rotation this season.
Matthew Boyd
A pitcher who will be part of the Cubs' rotation this season.
Jameson Taillon
A pitcher who will be part of the Cubs' rotation this season.
Shota Imanaga
A pitcher who will be part of the Cubs' rotation this season.
What they’re saying
“With all due respect to everyone here, whenever I step on the mound, I think I'm the best. Every time I cross that white line and I get out there and start pitching, I'm the best.”
— Edward Cabrera (Marquee Sports Network)
The takeaway
Cabrera's fearless confidence and dominant pitching could make him the key piece that helps the Cubs reach the World Series this season. If he can continue the level of performance he showed with the Marlins, he could quickly become the most dependable arm in the Cubs' talented rotation.
