Toronto Blue Jays miss out on Sandy Alcantara as Marlins retain ace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays' pursuit of pitcher Sandy Alcantara has ended, with the Miami Marlins deciding to keep their star. Following a 12-game losing streak, speculation rose that the Marlins would sell Alcantara; however, a Marlins insider confirmed he will not be traded. Blue Jays face their own struggles as they fall out of contention, potentially looking for other pitching options ahead of the trade deadline. Reports indicate that they may consider moving veteran Max Scherzer instead, as they seek to rebuild for the future.
- •Blue Jays unlikely to acquire Sandy Alcantara from Marlins.
- •Marlins plan to keep Alcantara despite losing streak.
- •Blue Jays could trade veteran Max Scherzer ahead of the deadline.
- •Toronto is currently nine games below.500.
- •Team's focus shifts to rebuilding ahead of future seasons.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Get Final Answer on Rumored $56 Million Pitcher Trade Target
"The Toronto Blue Jays likely lost hope of landing Sandy Alcantara as they slip out of contention and the Marlins decided to keep their ace. The post Blue Jays Get Final Answer on Rumored $56 Million Pitcher Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY.
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