Trade Speculation is Already Following Alc\u00e1ntara ![\"Miami](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpbw28m2ccpdc1vf33.jpg\" "\\"Miami")
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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara | Rhona Wise-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Ironically, the strong start from Alc\u00e1ntara has only enhanced trade buzz surrounding the former NL Cy Young winner. Through his first three starts, the right-hander allowed just two earned runs over 24.1 innings, including a complete game shutou<\/a>t<\/a>. Even after getting roughed up <\/a>on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, he still owns a 2-1 record with a 2.67 ERA on the season.<\/p>\n As such, SI’s own Patrick McAvoy has listed Alc\u00e1ntara at No. 1<\/a> on his very early 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Big Board, with the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays all being listed as potential landing spots. This is echoed across other baseball media outlets, with The Athletic’s Andy McCullough suggesting that he “would still lean toward” the Dominican star getting dealt this season (subscription required<\/a>).<\/p>\n Miami’s front office, led by president Peter Bendix and GM Gabe Kapler, has already demonstrated their faith in the farm system’s pitching depth, trading away Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers this past offseason. Not only did this help the Marlins land Caissie and other prospects, but it provided pitchers like Meyer with full-time starting opportunities.<\/p>\n If Alc\u00e1ntara is traded at some point this season, it could provide an opportunity for one of White, Snelling or Braxton Garrett to get an extended look in the rotation. White and Snelling are the 14th- and 34th-ranked prospects<\/a> in baseball, respectively, while Garrett was recently named International League Pitcher of the Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n Still, let’s not understate the impact that Alc\u00e1ntara has had on Miami over the course of his career. As one of just three Marlins pitchers to throw 1,000 innings for the organization (along with Ricky Nolasco and Dontrelle Willis), he ranks second in franchise history in strikeouts, innings pitched and games started, while ranking fourth in wins.<\/p>\n Surely, Miami would ideally love to have Alc\u00e1ntara remain with the club and lead the charge towards the playoffs. But if the front office doesn’t realistically see a lengthy playoff run in the team’s future this season, exploring the trade of a franchise great could be the best option moving forward.<\/p>\n
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