Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara to miss 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery

Alcantara initially experienced forearm discomfort in September which was diagnosed as a UCL sprain.
Alcantara hoped to return late this season but suffered a setback that ended his 2023 season.
In 2023, Alcantara went 7-12 with a 4.14 ERA in 184 2/3 innings over 32 starts.
The Marlins made the playoffs in 2022 but were eliminated in the Wild Card round in 2023.
Typical Tommy John surgery recovery takes 12-14 months, aiming for Alcantara to return in 2025.