Overview
- Insider Jon Heyman now ranks Sandy Alcantara as his No. 1 early trade candidate, noting Miami’s pitching depth could prompt a move.
- Ken Rosenthal urges the Marlins to hold if they remain in the race, citing Alcantara’s clubhouse leadership and owner Bruce Sherman’s support.
- Alcantara has thrown 51.2 innings over eight starts with a 4.01 ERA this season after missing 2024 for Tommy John surgery and struggling to a 5.36 ERA in 2025.
- He is earning about $17 million in 2026 with a $21 million club option for 2027, and Miami’s payroll sits near $73–74 million, a level that has drawn scrutiny.
- If Miami sells, Rosenthal points to right-handers Janson Junk or Max Meyer as alternative trade chips rather than moving their ace.