Edward Cabrera

Chicago Cubs, Starting Pitcher
Age: 27y-10m-24d (Apr 13, 1998)
Exp: 3.147 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): CAA Sports
2026 Payroll Salary

$4,450,000

2026 Cash

$4,450,000

Career Earnings

$6,504,709

2026-2026 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Edward Cabrera signed a 1 year, $4,450,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $4,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,450,000. In 2026, Cabrera will earn a base salary of $4,450,000, while carrying a total salary of $4,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,450,000
Average Salary:
$4,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
3.147
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 28 3.147
Arb Avoided
 $4,450,000 $4,450,000 1.82% $4,450,000 $4,450,000
2027 29 --
ARB 3
2028 30 --
ARB 4
2029 31 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 28 3.147
Arb Avoided
 $4,450,000 - - $4,450,000 $4,450,000
2027 29 --
ARB 3
2028 30 --
ARB 4
2029 31 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 28
Arb Avoided
 $4,450,000 $4,450,000 $4,450,000 $4,450,000 $4,450,000 $4,450,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
2.147
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2024-2024 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $761,000
Average Salary:
$761,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.147
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $731,000
Average Salary:
$731,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.168
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.04
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2015-2015 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $100,000
Average Salary:
$100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

3.147 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,004,709

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 17
-
Signing Bonus
$100,000
$100,000
2021 23
0
Injured
$119,613
$219,613
2022 24
0.04
Injured
$484,596
$704,209
2023 25
0.168
Active
$589,500
$1,293,709
2024 26
1.147
Active
$761,000
$2,054,709
2025 27
2.147
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,950,000
$4,004,709
Total      
$4,004,709
$4,004,709
2026 28
3.147
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,450,000
Total
$8,454,709

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,904,709 $100,000 - $4,004,709
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
17
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
2021
23
$119,613
$119,613
$219,613
2022
24
$484,596
$484,596
$704,209
2023
25
$589,500
$589,500
$1,293,709
2024
26
$761,000
$761,000
$2,054,709
2025
27
$1,950,000
$1,950,000
$4,004,709
Total
$3,904,709
$100,000
$4,004,709
$4,004,709
2026
28
$4,450,000
$4,450,000
Total
$8,354,709
$100,000
$8,454,709

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,904,709 $100,000 - $4,004,709

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 MIA Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025 Elbow
2025 MIA Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025 Finger
2024 MIA May 08, 2024 - Jul 07, 2024 Shoulder
2024 MIA Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 15, 2024 Shoulder
2023 MIA Jun 17, 2023 - Jul 18, 2023 Hand
2022 MIA Oct 03, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Ankle
2022 MIA Jun 15, 2022 - Aug 04, 2022 Elbow
2021 MIA Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Finger
  • Jan 08, 2026 Signed a 1 year $4.45 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 07, 2026 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Miami (MIA) for Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon
  • Jan 09, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2024 Signed a 1 year $761,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 06, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 01, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $731,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Jun 01, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 01, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Miami (MIA)
  • Jul 02, 2015 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 MIA 26 26 121 60 54 48 150 17 8 7 0 137.7 3.53 1.23 2.38
2024 MIA 20 20 82 60 53 50 107 15 4 8 0 96.3 4.95 1.37 0.67
2023 MIA 22 20 78 48 47 66 118 11 7 7 0 99.7 4.24 1.45 1.76
2022 MIA 14 14 44 24 24 33 75 10 6 4 0 71.7 3.01 1.07 2.12
2021 MIA 7 7 24 20 17 19 28 6 0 3 0 26.3 5.81 1.63 -0.43
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