Marlins Rising Star Reportedly Could Be Moved; Mets Are Logical Trade Partners

New York could use the bolstered pitching staff

The New York Mets are on the hunt to restock the pitching staff this offseason.

After losing their top two starting pitchers at this year's trade deadline -- Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer -- the Mets will need to make some moves to revive the rotation.

Replacing two former Cy Young Award winners will not be easy but a trade for a promising young hurler could be a step in the right direction.

"(Edward) Cabrera has had command issues, which led the Marlins to send him to the minors in August to work out the kinks, but when he’s right, he still has frontline stuff," MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Sunday when discussing potential trade candidates for each Major League Baseball team.

"If Miami looks to add a bat and can’t find one in free agency, Cabrera -- who turns 26 in April -- could be the trade chip used to bolster the lineup."

Cabrera posted a 7-7 record with a 4.24 ERA, 118-to-66 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .215 batting average against, and 1.44 WHIP in 99 2/3 innings pitched for the Marlins last season.

The 25-year-old pitcher is showing signs of great potential early on in his career and could easily land a spot in the Mets' rotation.

Miami has Cabrera under team control through 2028 and could use him as leverage to trade for position players -- which New York can supply.

The Mets have their work cut out for them this offseason in retooling the pitching staff but a trade for a young rising talent like Cabrera would be a worthy investment.  

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