US EditionMarlins Ace Sandy Alcántara Already Tabbed for 6th Opening Day Start for Miami
Alcántara is set to make a franchise-record sixth consecutive Opening Day start as he prepares for the season opener and pitches in the World Baseball Classic next month.
- On Feb 13, 2026, the Miami Marlins named Sandy Alcántara their Opening Day starter for his franchise-record sixth start on March 27, 2026, against the Colorado Rockies.
- With the World Baseball Classic next month, Alcántara's physical condition and offseason work influenced the decision, McCullough said.
- Alcántara's resume includes the 2022 National League Cy Young Award and two-time All-Star honors, leading the NL in WAR and innings that season.
- The pick stabilizes Miami's rotation by giving the Marlins a clear Opening Day ace, and club officials expect Alcántara to be near full strength by Opening Day, McCullough said.
- According to Spotrac.com, Alcántara is set to earn $17.3 million this season and $21 million in 2027 if Miami picks up his contract, impacting his long-term earnings.
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Chicago Tribune
JUPITER, Florida, USA (AP) — Marlins Sandy Alcántara’s star launcher was already appointed to make his sixth opening day of the campaign with Miami, a franchise record. “When he arrived, it was probably one of the simplest decisions he was going to make when he introduced me to the camp,” said manager Clayton McCullough on Friday, six weeks before the Marlins played their inaugural home game of the season on March 27 against Colorado. After miss…
Marlins tab Sandy for franchise-high sixth Opening Day start
JUPITER, Fla. -- It only took three days for the most straightforward decision of what looks to be a competitive Marlins camp. Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will make his franchise-leading sixth Opening Day start, the organization announced on Friday afternoon on social media. Miami will host Colorado at 7:10 p.m.
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