Marlins face a major dilemma if Sandy Alcantara returns to elite form
Fans may want to hope for an average season from their ace.
Marlins face a major dilemma if Sandy Alcantara returns to elite form originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Despite missing the postseason last year, the Miami Marlins finished off their season strong.
After the All-Star break, they went 35-32, which should bring hope to the fanbase. However, it could be tough for the club to keep that momentum going into the 2026 season. They lost some key contributors and did not do much over the offseason to replace them.
They traded Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Owen Caissie and traded Ryan Weather to the New York Yankees . And the only big splash they made, if you can call it that, was signing Pete Fairbanks to a one-year deal. MORE: Marlins sign former Yankees, Giants outfielder as Kyle Stowers replacement Marlins face a major dilemma if Sandy Alcantara returns to elite form To put it simply, it is going to be hard for the Marlins to keep up with the likes of the New York Mets , who were one of the most aggressive teams over the winter, or the other top teams in the NL East.
They just do not have the star power that these teams have. However, that does not mean they won't be a fun team to watch. Sandy Alcantara has all the makings to be a premier pitcher in this league; he just needs to put it all together.