The newest Cub has agreed to a salary for 2026.
After trading for right-hander Edward Cabrera yesterday, the first order of business for the Cubs and their new pitcher was deciding how much he was going to earn this upcoming season. Just before the deadline to exchange arbitration contract figures today, the Cubs and Cabrera agreed to a $4.45 million deal for 2026.
Cabrera made $1.950 million last year with the Marlins, his final year before reaching eligibility for arbitration. The Cubs have two more years of arb-eligible control of Cabrera after this one.
MLB Trade Rumors projected Cabrera to earn $3.7 million this year in arbitration, so this is a bit above that figure. Presumably both sides are happy with the agreed-to salary.
With the Cubs having agreed to a new contract with Justin Steele earlier today, the only remaining arbitration-eligible Cubs player is Javier Assad. When we hear what’s up with Assad, we will update you.
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