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A cubist interpretation of a dominant MLB pitcher’s explosive delivery, as the Dodgers reportedly pursue a blockbuster trade for the Marlins’ ace.Today in Miami
The Miami Marlins’ ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, has reportedly drawn significant trade interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alcantara, who has a 0.74 ERA so far this season, threw the first complete game of the 2026 MLB season in a dominant 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Why it matters
Acquiring Alcantara would be a major coup for the Dodgers, who are always looking to bolster their pitching staff. However, the Marlins are unlikely to part with their ace without receiving a massive prospect haul in return, which could significantly alter the competitive balance of the league.
The details
Alcantara, 26, is under contract with the Marlins through the 2028 season at a total of $56 million. He emerged as one of the top pitchers in baseball in 2025 before an injury-plagued season, but has bounced back in a big way so far in 2026 with a 0.74 ERA through his first four starts.
On April 5, 2026, Alcantara threw a complete game shutout against the Chicago White Sox.The Dodgers are reportedly interested in trading for Alcantara ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
The players
Sandy Alcantara
The 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Miami Marlins, who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2025 and has started the 2026 season with a 0.74 ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The perennial National League powerhouse team that is reportedly interested in acquiring Alcantara in a blockbuster trade.
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What’s next
The Dodgers will likely need to put together a significant prospect package to pry Alcantara away from the Marlins before the July 31 trade deadline.
The takeaway
Acquiring a dominant ace like Alcantara would give the Dodgers one of the most formidable pitching rotations in baseball, but the cost in prospects could be extremely high and reshape the competitive landscape of the league.