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With Sandy Alcántara trade rumors swirling, the Miami Marlins face a potential players union grievance for their lack of spending. The Marlins are on alert, or at least they should be, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Miami’s spending habits have them in hot water with the players union. Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams must carry a payroll more than 1 ½ … [Read more...] about Marlins’ Spending Risks Grievance Amid Star Pitcher Trade Rumors

Few narratives in baseball resonate as powerfully as a comeback story, and none is more compelling than that of right-hander Sandy Alcantara. After a season marked by setbacks and rehabilitation, the former Cy Young winner is poised to make his long-awaited return to the mound, potentially redefining his legacy and reinvigorating the Miami Marlins’ starting rotation. Peter … [Read more...] about Former Cy Young Winner Could Reclaim His Elite Status This Season

The Miami Marlins and right-hander Cal Quantrill have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, reports ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. The Marlins add much-needed depth to the starting rotation that saw Jesús Luzardo traded and Braxton Garrett undergoing UCL surgery. To clear room on their 40-man roster, the Marlins placed Garrett on the 60-day injured list. The son of former major league … [Read more...] about Marlins to Sign Former Guardians Pitcher to One-Year Deal

The Miami Marlins will be without left-hander Braxton Garrett for the entire 2025 season, as first reported by Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. Garrett underwent a left elbow UCL revision surgery with an internal brace in December, sidelining the 26-year-old and leaving a significant hole in the Marlins’ rotation heading into the new season. It’s disappointing news for the … [Read more...] about Marlins Face Setback as Right-Hander Will Miss Full 2025 Season

The Miami Marlins are open to trading right-hander Sandy Alcantara, who has been used in his career as both a starter and reliever. Teams looking for a front-line starter should consider Alcantara. Alcantara still has two years of control remaining on his contract and has a consistent track record. His best pitch is his sinker but he also has an effective changeup, slider, and … [Read more...] about Marlins Open to Trading Ace Sandy Alcantara