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Marlins Announce Major Decision on Sandy Alcantara

With the MLB offseason officially underway, the Miami Marlins have announced a major decision on starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.The Marlins held a $21 million club option for 2027 on Alcantara, the team’s ace and former National League Cy Young winner.On…

By Adam Martin · Heavy

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:46 PM

Key Things to Know

The Miami Marlins exercised their $21 million club option on pitcher Sandy Alcantara for 2027.
Alcantara went 13-11 with a 2.87 ERA and led the NL with 214 innings pitched.
The 31-year-old starter will become eligible for free agency following the 2027 season.

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The Miami Marlins have exercised their $21 million club option on ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara for the 2027 season. The franchise confirmed the decision via social media on Friday, keeping the former National League Cy Young Award winner under contract for another year.

Alcantara posted a 13-11 record with a 2.87 ERA across 36 appearances and led the National League with 214 innings pitched. Heavy contributor Adam Martin notes that despite the option being exercised, Alcantara could still attract trade discussions this winter before reaching free agency.

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