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Sandy Alcantara Trade Chatter Intensifies as Cubs, Others Eye Marlins Ace

Miami must weigh clubhouse value against growing trade interest.

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Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) pitches during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Apr 24, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) walks off the mound after the top of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jon Heyman this week labeled Alcantara the top early trade candidate, fueling talk ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
  • Ken Rosenthal warned that dealing the former Cy Young winner while Miami is in the race would send the wrong message to players.
  • The Cubs have been linked after starter Matthew Boyd needed knee surgery, and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand has pointed to the Tigers as a possible suitor.
  • Alcantara is earning about $17 million this season with a $21 million club option for 2027, which adds appeal for teams seeking cost-controlled pitching.
  • Miami’s call will hinge on a near-.500 record and Alcantara’s rebound after 2024 Tommy John and a rough 2025, with younger arms like Max Meyer or Janson Junk floated as alternative trade chips.