The dynamics of the National League Central continue to shift as the St. Louis Cardinals continue their rebuild of their minor league system with many unknowns on their major league roster while the Chicago Cubs made a big trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera.

I first saw the news of this Chicago Cubs acquisition shared by Jeff Passan on X.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have also been adding to their 2026 roster with the three-team trade with Tampa Bay and Boston that brought them second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum, and lefty pitcher Mason Montgomery and top outfield prospect Jhostynxon García. Ryan O’Hearn was a big free agent signing for the Pirates as he inked a two-year contract with the Bucs.