Blue Jays pursue trade for Sandy Alcantara as rotation struggles continue
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are actively seeking to bolster their pitching rotation, which has faced numerous injuries this season. Reports indicate that they are targeting Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara, a former Cy Young winner, as a potential trade option. Alcantara, currently under contract for $56 million, has struggled this year with a 4.66 ERA but is viewed as having star potential. Acquiring him could provide the Blue Jays with the depth they need to improve their chances in the postseason. The trade deadline is approaching, prompting speculation on potential moves by Toronto to stabilize their roster.
- •Blue Jays have dealt with significant injuries to their pitching staff.
- •Sandy Alcantara has a 4.66 ERA in 12 starts this season.
- •Alcantara has a $21 million club option for 2027.
- •Toronto could focus their efforts on both Alcantara and Tarik Skubal.
- •Trade deadline approaches, increasing urgency for Toronto.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays-Marlins trade pitch sends $56M Cy Young winner to Toronto for World Series resurgence
- 8:36 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays predicted to trade for $115M Cy Young winner in reunion to revive World Series hopes
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays-Tigers trade pitch sends $32M Cy Young arm to Toronto to supercharge World Series dreams
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays-Marlins trade pitch sends $56M Cy Young winner to Toronto in World Series surge
"The Blue Jays are in desperate need of something to go their way. A trade for the best pitcher in baseball will certainly right the ship and give the energy needed to make another World Series run.
"The Toronto Blue Jays have had trouble keeping the pitching staff healthy all season. In this trade, they get a big name to hopefully get them over the nightmare start to the season.
"The Blue Jays are in desperate need of help in the starting rotation with injuries plaguing their season. This trade would bring back a veteran who had his best season in Toronto.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:20 PMBlue Jays-Marlins trade pitch sends $56M Cy Young winner to Toronto for World Series resurgence
The Blue Jays are needing a player that is going to set the tone after they trade for them. It is most likely going to have to come from a pitcher with great career success.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:36 AMBlue Jays predicted to trade for $115M Cy Young winner in reunion to revive World Series hopes
The Blue Jays are in desperate need of help in the starting rotation with injuries plaguing their season. This trade would bring back a veteran who had his best season in Toronto.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:47 PMBlue Jays-Tigers trade pitch sends $32M Cy Young arm to Toronto to supercharge World Series dreams
The Blue Jays are in desperate need of something to go their way. A trade for the best pitcher in baseball will certainly right the ship and give the energy needed to make another World Series run.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:24 AMBlue Jays-Marlins trade pitch sends $56M Cy Young winner to Toronto in World Series surge
The Toronto Blue Jays have had trouble keeping the pitching staff healthy all season. In this trade, they get a big name to hopefully get them over the nightmare start to the season.
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