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Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alc\u00e1ntara delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at loanDepot park on September 27, 2026, in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n
The Miami Marlins<\/a> made a significant financial commitment to Sandy Alc\u00e1ntara last month, but a new report raises questions about what a potential trade involving the former Cy Young winner could look like.<\/p>\n Miami exercised Alc\u00e1ntara\u2019s $21 million option for 2027<\/a> on October 30, keeping the veteran pitcher under contract for another season.<\/p>\n Now, MLB<\/a> Network insider Jon Morosi has identified Alc\u00e1ntara<\/a> among several trade candidates whose markets could be affected by uncertainty surrounding the 2027 MLB season.<\/p>\n Morosi reported November 8 that players entering their final year of team control are unlikely to be traded for prospects this month. Instead, teams could consider exchanging players approaching free agency.<\/p>\n However, there is an important distinction in Alc\u00e1ntara\u2019s case: Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported October 30 that the Marlins are not looking to trade their ace<\/a>, citing a source.<\/p>\n If Miami changes its stance, a potential trade could look different than expected, according to Morosi\u2019s reporting.<\/p>\n Sandy Alc\u00e1ntara Trade Market Faces New Uncertainty After $21 Million Decision<\/p>\n Alc\u00e1ntara has been a frequent subject of trade speculation, but the Marlins have repeatedly resisted opportunities to move him.<\/p>\n The club\u2019s decision to exercise his $21 million option reinforced his value to the organization, especially following a strong comeback season.<\/p>\n The 31-year-old finished 2026 with a 13-11 record, 3.87 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 214 innings, leading Major League Baseball in innings pitched.<\/p>\n He also recorded three saves during late-season appearances out of the bullpen.<\/p>\n Those performances represented a significant turnaround after Alc\u00e1ntara missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and struggled during portions of 2025.<\/p>\n The former Cy Young Award winner would likely draw interest from many teams looking for pitching help.<\/p>\n With MLB\u2019s collective bargaining agreement scheduled to expire December 1, organizations face uncertainty over how much baseball will be played in 2027.<\/p>\n This creates an obvious problem for teams considering players like Alc\u00e1ntara, who have just one year of team control remaining. A team risks giving up valuable prospects for a player who might have a limited or nonexistent role in 2027 given the uncertainty surrounding the CBA.<\/p>\n Morosi suggested that exchanging two players nearing free agency could be an option to help teams balance those risks.<\/p>\n Marlins Have Reasons to Keep Sandy Alc\u00e1ntara Despite Trade Rumors<\/p>\n There is also a strong argument for Miami retaining its longest-tenured player.<\/p>\n The Marlins finished the 2026 campaign with an 80-82 record, narrowly missing a winning season while continuing to develop their young roster.<\/p>\n Alc\u00e1ntara provides stability atop a rotation that also features Eury P\u00e9rez and other promising pitchers.<\/p>\n President of baseball operations Peter Bendix praised the veteran\u2019s leadership during his season-ending press conference, emphasizing his importance to the clubhouse.<\/p>\n MLB.com\u2019s Christina De Nicola<\/a> reported that Alc\u00e1ntara led the majors in innings and ranked among the league leaders in starts and quality starts.<\/p>\n The pitcher has also expressed his desire to remain in Miami, making clear that he values his relationship with the organization.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Jackson\u2019s October 30 reporting indicates that the Marlins currently intend to keep him.<\/p>\n That stance is especially relevant given Morosi\u2019s broader update on the trade market.<\/p>\n The insider separately reported that league-wide trade discussions are further along than usual<\/a> entering this week\u2019s general manager meetings in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n He suggested that one or two deals could occur during the meetings, although he did not identify Miami as a team involved in advanced discussions.<\/p>\n This is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing off-seasons in recent MLB memory. For the Marlins, Alc\u00e1ntara\u2019s status could be something to monitor.<\/p>\n Were a trade to occur, the package might look much different than in previous years.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tHenry DiGennaro<\/a> Henry DiGennaro is a Heavy Sports contributor covering the Cincinnati Bengals and NFL. A Cincinnati native and lifelong Bengals fan, he previously covered the team for FanSided’s Stripe Hype. He graduated magna cum laude from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Marketing. 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