The New York Yankees want to take advantage of the last days before the 2026 MLB season to make some adjustments with their team, especially in the starting rotation and, in that sense, the name of Edward Cabrera has been heard a lot in the Bronx.
The Yankees are going through a drought, since they have not won a championship since the 2009 campaign and in 2024 they lost the opportunity when they lost against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, something that has been hard for fans to assimilate.
The main criticisms of the team are directed towards a rotation that has been unstable, that has had injury problems and that has failed in key moments, especially in the postseason.
Cabrera, a 27-year-old pitcher who belongs to the Miami Marlins, could arrive in New York in a trade that would involve several players. It will not be easy for the Fish board to accept a transaction without including high-caliber players.
The Dominican left an ERA of 3.53, with a WHIP of 1.23 and his personal record of 150 strikeouts in 137.2 innings last season.
Next, at Sports Illustrated we do an exercise of reviewing several Yankees players who could be involved in a move that seems imminent.
1. George Lombard Jr.
He is the best prospect in the organization, a player who has the status of becoming a star in the future. Without a doubt, if the Yankees include Lombard Jr., it would be just a formality for Miami to accept the trade, since he is a player who can be the center of the Marlins’ reconstruction for the future. Between Class A and Double A, Lombard Jr. hit .235, with 35 stolen bases and 9 home runs. You could say he hasn’t had a great season in the minors yet.
2. Spencer Jones
If we talk about strength and timely hitting, Spencer Jones is the ideal candidate who would seduce the Marlins to accept the transaction. The outfielder has spent several seasons in the minor leagues, without being able to make the big leap and establish himself in the MLB. The Yankees have preferred Jasson Domínguez and that is no secret to anyone. He hit 35 home runs with a .274 average between Double A and Triple A last season. It is a bat that would contribute a lot in Miami and would be a starter on Opening Day if the trade happens.
3. Jasson Domínguez
The Dominican has had several opportunities to establish himself in the Major Leagues, but injuries have significantly affected his development. He is still very young and can make a career in Miami, being a figure on the fish team. Although he is highly regarded in New York, he would be an ideal piece to try to get them to accept the trade for Cabrera, a starter who fits very well into manager Aaron Boone’s starting rotation.
4. Elmer Rodríguez-Cruz
He is the third best prospect in the organization and an arm destined to establish himself in Major League baseball. He is only a player in full development, but the Marlins could have patience to finish the right-hander’s path to the Major Leagues. He pitched in three minor league categories in 2025, with a great ERA of 2.58 in 150 innings, which speaks of his talent and his projection as a player. It would be a great bet for the future on the part of Miami. He was selected as the Yankees’ minor league Player of the Year in 2025.
5. Anthony Volpe
Volpe has had a decline in his career, he has not been a consistent player and there is talk that he could be a bargaining chip for the Yankees. If the plan is to give the shortstop to George Lombard Jr. soon, then they could use Volpe as a decoy to get the Marlins to accept a move for Cabrera. He comes from a discreet campaign, with some physical problems and did not reach his maximum potential.
