After Learning He Was Placed on Miami’s Trade Block, Edward Cabrera Pushes for Immediate Exit — League Insiders Say One Destination Is Clear: New York Yankees

After being informed that his name had surfaced in the Miami Marlins’ trade discussions, starting pitcher Edward Cabrera did not hesitate. According to multiple league sources, the 27-year-old right-hander made it known almost immediately that he was ready for a new chapter — and wanted out of Miami as soon as possible.

Within hours, rival executives and scouts began circling the same conclusion.

He wants to be in New York.

Cabrera, who is coming off the most productive season of his career, has quietly grown frustrated with the Marlins’ direction and long-term competitiveness. While Miami views him as one of its most valuable trade assets due to his age, power arsenal, and team control through 2028, Cabrera reportedly sees his prime years approaching — and does not want to spend them in limbo.

League insiders say Cabrera is seeking more than just a contender. He wants responsibility, pressure, and a stage that matches his mentality.

That is where the New York Yankees enter the picture.

Executives around the league believe Cabrera views New York not as a risk, but as a proving ground — a place where frontline starters are expected to take the ball, face adversity, and define themselves under the brightest lights in baseball.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone did little to cool the speculation when asked about the type of pitchers the organization targets, offering remarks that many around the league interpreted as a clear philosophical alignment with Cabrera’s profile.

Aaron Boone said:
“We love starting pitchers who want the ball, who compete through every inning and don’t shy away when the game tightens up. This organization is built on toughness, accountability, and earning your place every time you take the mound. When a pitcher carries that mindset — attacking hitters, trusting his stuff, and owning the moment — you can understand why New York would be an appealing place to pitch.”

Cabrera’s power fastball, swing-and-miss breaking pitches, and willingness to challenge hitters fit the mold of what the Yankees have been actively searching for as they navigate injuries and uncertainty at the top of their rotation.

To Miami, Cabrera represents leverage.

To New York, he represents upside.
And to Cabrera himself, the message appears unmistakable.

He doesn’t want to wait.

He wants the mound — and he wants it in the Bronx.