Overview
- Sandy Alcantara has been put at the top of early trade lists by Jon Heyman, who points to Miami’s pitching depth and the market’s interest in frontline starters.
- Ken Rosenthal counters that dealing the former Cy Young winner could alienate a clubhouse that views him as a leader and a favorite of owner Bruce Sherman.
- The right-hander’s rebound is drawing attention, with early-season results stronger than 2025, while his rate stats lag his peak and his cutter has shown progress.
- Money and control are central to the calculus, as Alcantara makes about $17 million this year with a $21 million club option for 2027 on a team operating near a $73–74 million payroll.
- Miami’s path forward could lean on internal arms or alternative chips, with Max Meyer, Janson Junk, Braxton Garrett and prospect Robby Snelling in the mix, as outside speculation links potential suitors such as Detroit ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.