Cubs-backed expert raises terrifying red flag about Edward Cabrera trade

Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/GettyImagesThe Chicago Cubs' acquisition of Edward Cabrera should be a boon for the top of the rotation, so long as the 27-year-old can keep up his breakout from last year — with the Miami Marlins, he posted a 3.53 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 9.81 K/9 and 3.14 BB/9 in a career-high 137 2/3 innings pitched.

Surrendering top prospect Owen Caissie (as well as high-upside players Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon) stings, but that's the price you have to pay for controllable starting pitchers with top-of-the-rotation upside.

Still, this deal isn't without its drawbacks, as Cabrera has a long injury history that has landed him on the injured list eight times since 2022. Perhaps…