Cubs' best newcomer this season is not Alex Bregman, but rather a 2.38 ERA starter

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The Chicago Cubs made a few big offseason additions to turn into more of a World Series contender than they were a year ago.

While they might've lost Brad Keller, they wound up adding incredibly talented individuals, with Alex Bregman being the headliner.

However, according to Johnny Flores Jr. of The Athletic, Bregman hasn't been the best newcomer for the Cubs so far this season. Instead, it's been a 2.38 ERA right-handed starting pitcher, Edward Cabrera.

Cubs' Edward Cabrera is team's best newcomer

"Best newcomer: Edward Cabrera," Flores Jr. writes. "That Cabrera is healthy, has been effective, and is able to post has been a major benefit for the Cubs in the early spring."

While the Cubs might've made a big splash with the Bregman signing, and he's not been terrible, his .661 OPS hasn't been the best new addition the Cubs have made last offseason.

Cabrera, the right-handed star they acquired from the Miami Marlins, has been the best new face for the Cubs.

So far this season, he's posted a 2.38 ERA with a 2-0 record across four starts. In 22.2 innings pitched, Cabrera has allowed a 1.279 WHIP and has a FIP of 3.09 with 17 strikeouts.

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