Overview
- Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports Baltimore and Houston are no longer pursuing the Marlins right-hander.
- The Orioles dealt significant prospect capital for Shane Baz, and the Astros did the same for Mike Burrows, narrowing the immediate field of bidders.
- Miami has signaled it will not sell short on Cabrera, opting to wait for a return that matches his value.
- Cabrera delivered a 3.53 ERA over a career-high 137 2/3 innings in 2025 with a 25.8% strikeout rate and returned late from a September elbow sprain.
- He is under club control through 2028 with a projected $3.7 million arbitration salary, and any acquiring team is expected to surrender multiple high-end prospects, with the Yankees among clubs previously linked.