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Marlins Expected to Trade Ace Sandy Alcántara as Contenders Line Up Offers

Baltimore, Boston, New York, Chicago, and Texas emerge as leading suitors for the Cy Young winner, while Miami eyes a rebuild with top prospects.

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 14: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 14, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 10: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins looks on during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees points to the bullpen during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 17, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Overview

  • Sandy Alcántara, under team control through 2027, is widely expected to be traded by the Marlins before the July 2025 trade deadline.
  • The Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, and Rangers are reportedly preparing substantial prospect packages to acquire the 2022 NL Cy Young winner.
  • Miami is leveraging Alcántara's multiyear contract and past success to maximize their return as part of a broader rebuilding strategy.
  • Reliever Anthony Bender, also under control through 2027, is gaining attention as a secondary trade target for bullpen-needy teams.
  • The Marlins are anticipated to wait closer to the deadline to finalize any trades, aiming to rebuild Alcántara's value after his inconsistent early-season performance.