Marlins Exercise Alcantara Option, King Leaves Padres and Bichette Stays with Mets
- On Friday, the Miami Marlins exercised their $21 million club option on Sandy Alcantara for 2027, avoiding a $2 million buyout and retaining the former National League Cy Young Award winner.
- Alcantara rebounded during the 2026 campaign after missing the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery, leading the major leagues with 214 innings pitched while posting a 3.87 ERA across 33 starts.
- Marlins President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix praised Alcantara's impact, saying "With Sandy in particular, he is so meaningful to this organization." Bendix cited his leadership and example for younger players.
- The $21 million salary stands out on a roster where no other player projects to earn more than $5.1 million. Keeping the veteran is essential as the Marlins continue building with younger players.
- Trade speculation persists despite the secured option because Alcantara enters the final year of his contract. Reports suggest the Marlins do not plan to trade the veteran this winter.
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Miami secures its star on the mound for six years, while the free agency opens for King and other prominent pitchers. Bichette and Gray choose to hold contracts, while several teams reject mutual options, releasing key players in the market.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Marlins closed down Sandy Alcántara's path to becoming a free agent, while Michael King went out on the market on Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the Mets...
Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets. Starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Nick Martinez also will become free agents after their teams declined mutual options. Miami exercised its $21 million option on Alcantara rather than pay a $2 million buyout, a decision that guarantees the pit…
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Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets.
Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette sta
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York
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