Fansided · Jan 7
Cubs quietly snag White Sox pitcher while Edward Cabrera trade waits to be finalized
Miami Marlins v Colorado Rockies | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesThe Chicago Cubs are reportedly finalizing a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, but as they wait for the paperwork to be completed, they have claimed a pitcher off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports that the Cubs have claimed Ryan Rolison from their crosstown rival
Of course, it's not the news that Cubs fans have been anxiously waiting for, but it checks off the box of the team adding more pitching depth to the organization. Rolison does have a minor-league option remaining and seems likely to start the 2026 season with the Iowa Cubs.