Marlins should trade Sandy Alcantara to maximize future return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Miami Marlins are at a crossroads this season, currently hovering around.500 as the trade deadline approaches on August 3. Tim Kelly from Bleacher Report argues that the Marlins should consider trading Sandy Alcantara. With a $21 million club option for 2027, now is seen as the optimal time to trade the former Cy Young winner. Alcantara has shown improvement this season with a 4.18 ERA, providing a chance for Miami to secure a strong return while he remains under control for the next year and a half. The urgency comes as the Marlins weigh their postseason chances and future prospects amid ongoing trade discussions regarding Alcantara.
- •Marlins are near.500 as August trade deadline approaches.
- •Tim Kelly urges Miami to trade Alcantara this summer.
- •Alcantara has a $21 million club option for 2027.
- •He currently holds a 4.18 ERA, up from 5.36 in 2025.
- •Marlins may aim for a strong return before the trade deadline.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Marlins urged to finally trade Sandy Alcantara for $21 million reason
"It's finally time for the Marlins to part with their Cy Young-winning ace.
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