The Cubs and Marlins have completed one of the more notable trades of the offseason — a swap that’ll send righty Edward Cabrera from Miami to Chicago in exchange for top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and minor league infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon. Cabrera, 28 in April, is a former top prospect who has shown flashes of excellence in the past but wasn’t … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera
Giants, Yankees, Mets, Cubs Interested In Edward Cabrera
9:55PM: The Giants are “also believed [to be] interested” in Cabrera, Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes. San Francisco has already signed Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser to join Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp in the rotation, but a more controllable pitcher like Cabrera would be useful since Ray and Mahle will be free agents next winter. Beyond that starting five, … [Read more...] about Giants, Yankees, Mets, Cubs Interested In Edward Cabrera
Twins Acquire Eric Wagaman, DFA Ryan Fitzgerald
The Twins have acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Marlins in exchange for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg, as confirmed by both teams this afternoon. Wagaman was designated for assignment earlier this week. To make room for Wagaman on their 40-man roster, the Twins DFA’d infielder Ryan Fitzgerald. Wagaman, 28, spent several years in the Yankees’ minor league system … [Read more...] about Twins Acquire Eric Wagaman, DFA Ryan Fitzgerald
Marlins Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment
The Marlins are designating first baseman Eric Wagaman for assignment, reports Kevin Barral of Fish On First. That’ll open the 40-man roster spot to accommodate the acquisition of outfielder Esteury Ruiz when that trade is finalized. Wagaman, 28, signed with Miami on a split contract last winter after being non-tendered by the Angels. He wound up starting more than half the … [Read more...] about Marlins Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment
Dodgers Trade Esteury Ruiz To Marlins
8:48pm: The teams officially announced the trade, and Miami confirmed that Wagaman has been designated for assignment. 6:47pm: The Dodgers are trading outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Marlins for minor league pitcher Adriano Marrero, reports Francys Romero. Miami reportedly plans to designate first baseman Eric Wagaman for assignment in a corresponding move. This drops L.A.’s … [Read more...] about Dodgers Trade Esteury Ruiz To Marlins