Marlins Retain Ace Sandy Alcantara After Trade Deadline

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara found the 2025 MLB trade deadline particularly stressful due to ongoing rumors linking him to multiple teams, but he ultimately remained with the Marlins, expressing relief and happiness to stay in Miami. Despite a challenging season marked by a 6.36 ERA and coming back from Tommy John surgery, Alcantara has shown signs of returning to form with recent strong performances. The Marlins, under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, decided to retain Alcantara along with other key players like Edward Cabrera and Anthony Bender, emphasizing a strategy focused on sustainable team building rather than short-term rentals. Bendix highlighted confidence in the team's talent and coaching staff, noting the positive developments and cohesion leading to competitive play, as the Marlins sit seven games behind the final NL wild card spot. The organization made only minor trades, including sending outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the Astros, signaling a commitment to competing with the current roster as they push through their rebuild. Alcantara expressed gratitude for the opportunity Miami gave him and his desire to continue his career with the team that has become his home.