Overview

• The Marlins declined to trade their 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara before the 6 p.m. deadline, opting instead to maintain their rotation.
• Miami sent long-tenured outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Ryan Gusto and prospects Chase Jaworsky and Esmil Valencia.
• Peter Bendix explained that none of the proposals for Alcantara met the club’s high asking price.
• Alcantara described Thursday as one of the toughest days of his career as he coped with nonstop trade speculation and later relief at remaining in Miami.
• The 29-year-old ace has allowed one run over his last 12 innings in back-to-back strong starts, suggesting he may be regaining form after Tommy John surgery.