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The starting pitching trade market is heating up.
The Yankees have engaged in discussions with the Marlins about right-hander Edward Cabrera, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.
The Athletic first reported the talks.
While nothing is finalized, the discussions are the clearest sign yet that the Yankees plan to fortify a rotation that will begin 2026 without three important starters.
New York will be without former Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt — all recovering from elbow injuries.
Cole and Rodón could return sometime in May, while Schmidt isn’t expected back until the second half.
In addition to the Yankees, the Mets and Cubs have also expressed interest in Cabrera, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
The Astros — who just signed Japanese star Tatsuya Imai — and the Orioles, fresh off acquiring Shane Baz, are reportedly no longer in the mix for Cabrera.
Cabrera, 27, has frequently surfaced as a trade candidate this offseason alongside teammate Sandy Alcantara.
He’s coming off the best season of his career, going 8–7 with a 3.53 ERA and 150 strikeouts over 137⅔ innings – all career highs.
Cabrera, who is set to make $3.75 million in 2026, comes with three additional years of team control.
But injuries remain a concern, as Cabrera spent time on the injured list in 2025 with a blister to begin the year and then an elbow sprain in September.
A shoulder injury limited the Dominican Republic native to just 20 starts in 2024.
If healthy, Cabrera would provide the Yankees’ rotation a major boost alongside Max Fried, Luis Gil, Cam Schlittler and Will Warren.
The Yankees also re-signed veteran Ryan Yarbrough earlier in the offseason, giving the team starting depth.
In addition to Cabrera, the Yankees have “continued to discuss” Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, according to The Athletic.
