After adding Edward Cabrera, the Cubs will have no excuse to be caught empty-handed when the big free-agent hitters come off the board.

During the regular season, Chicago’s offense was a legitimate wagon, the only lineup in baseball with six position players worth at least 4.0 bWAR: Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong,

The Chicago Cubs made a major move by trading for right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins. The deal strengthens the rotation immediately an.

Brigham will turn 34 in February. He was released by the Diamondbacks in August and has been a free agent since then. The Cubs have already signed a host of relievers: Phil Maton, Hunter Harvey, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb.

Details of Hunter Harvey’s $6 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs: Based on games pitched: $125,000 each for 40, 45, 40 and 55; $250,000 each for 60 and 65

The New York Yankees were reportedly involved in the trade sweepstakes for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera. But earlier this week, Cabrera reportedly landed with the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster deal.