The Miami Marlins star is someone to watch ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
May 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images We are just over two months away from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline and the Miami Marlins are going to be an intriguing team to follow until then.
Right now, the Marlins are in fourth place in the National League East at 27-34. This is a far cry from where the Marlins were at the beginning of the season. Miami came out of the gate hot this season and actually was in our top five in ourBut the tides have turned. The Marlins are 13 1/2 games out of first place in the NL East and are 5-5 over their last 10 games.
The Marlins areMay 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara walks towards the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at the Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Imagesnoted that Miami has "internal concerns" he may not regain his Cy Young form, but also noted that another club "may be willing to acquire him.
" "A popular name on the trade market for a couple years, Alcántara has proven his arm is healthy since missing the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery," Feinsand wrote. "He threw 174 2/3 innings in 31 starts last season and has already thrown 75 1/3 frames in 12 starts in 2026. The quality of those innings, however, has not been the same as his 2022 Cy Young season, as he’s posted a 5.15 ERA since returning last year.
"The Marlins have internal concerns that Alcántara may never regain that Cy Young form, but with a $17 million salary in 2026 and a $21 million club option for 2027, another club may be willing to acquire him, hoping a change of scenery can help him. " Alcántara has started a league-leading 13 games so far this season and has a 4.59 ERA and a 57-to-21 strikeout-to-walk ratio in a league-leading 82 1/3 innings pitched.
At the end of the day, eating up innings is a benefit in itself. Also, it's not as if the talent isn't there. He had a 3.53 ERA in his first 10 starts of the season. His last three starts have been bad with 17 total earned runs against him.
But, again, the talent is there. If there is a team out there looking for pitching, he should be near the top of the list, especially because he has aPatrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also received an MBA at Brandeis University. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Fastball On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com
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