Overview

• The Chicago Cubs are monitoring Edward Cabrera and Boston’s Lucas Giolito to reinforce a rotation depleted by key injuries.
• The Miami Marlins retain bargaining power with controllable starters such as Cabrera and Sandy Alcantara as they pursue postseason qualification.
• Toronto and New York remain in the mix for Marlins arms but face stiff competition for elite starting pitchers.
• Los Angeles has been linked to high-leverage relievers Jhoan Durán and David Bednar to offset Michael Kopech’s injured-list stint.
• Trade talks may hinge on packages including Dodgers prospects James Outman, Jackson Ferris and Bobby Miller.