Yankees Linked to Marlins‘ Sandy Alcántara in Potential 2026 Trade
MIAMI – The New York Yankees are reportedly considering a move for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara, possibly acquiring him before the 2026 season, according to a report from Swing Completo. The potential acquisition would bolster a Yankees rotation aiming to become the league’s best, while the Marlins would strategically shed their franchise player.
The Yankees, managed by Aaron Boone, view Alcántara as a proven postseason performer, mitigating the risk associated with promoting prospects from their farm system. Potential trade pieces from New York could include prospects Spencer Jones, Jasson Domínguez, Roc Riggio, or ben Rice. The viability of Alcántara returning to his 2022 form – a season where he posted a 14-9 record with a 2.28 ERA and 201 strikeouts – remains a key consideration.
Alcántara, the 2022 National League Cy young Award winner, has been a cornerstone of the Marlins’ pitching staff. However, he underwent Tommy John surgery in october 2023 and is expected to miss the majority of the 2024 season, with a return anticipated sometime in 2025. The Yankees are prepared to wait until 2026 for his full recovery and potential impact.
The article was written by Victor Briceño, a sports journalist with over three years of experience covering the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) and Major League Baseball. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Finance and utilizes SEO, sabermetrics, and data analysis in his reporting.
