Will it be the New York Yankees or the New York Mets? That’s a big question at the moment revolving around the Dominican Cy Young winner, Sandy Alcantara. Well, at least for the former World Series winner, Dontrelle Willis, who made a prediction that may not go well with the fans of either side of New York.
As per Dontrelle Willis’ prediction, the $56 million former Cy Young winner may prefer going to the New York Yankees rather than the Mets. The Yankees, basically, have been eyeing Alcantara for a long time along with Juan Soto. However, they failed to grab Soto, who signed with the Mets for a hefty contractual amount. Now, as the Yankees are in the chase for Alcantara, the Mets may be the spoilsports again.
However, according to Dontrelle Willis, the New York Yankees have the upper hand this time. It’s not just because the Bronx Bombers wanted to ensure that they do not lose the competition against the Mets but also because they have been struggling with their rotation from the beginning of the season. The reason is that their lineup has been marred by injuries of key players like Gerrit Cole, Marcus Stroman, and Luis Gil. Moreover, their pitcher, Max Fried, has taken everything on his shoulders, doing his best for the team. That’s why Willis feels that the Yanks will not leave any stone unturned to bring Sandy Alcantara into their lineup.
The Miami Marlins “Sandman”, though, hadn’t a great 2024 season, as he missed a major portion of the season, undergoing the Tommy John surgery. However, the Dominican has shown good signs, as he went for 2-1 with a 7.27 ERA, 4 G, 17.1 IP and, most importantly, 13 strikeouts with a 1.38 WHIP in 2025.
For the Yankees, other than Max Fried, no one really showed consistency – be it Will Warren, Carlos Carrasco, Marcus Stroman or Carlos Rodon. So, with Sandy Alcantara regaining his actual form gradually and the Marlins reportedly trying to explore the market for their ace pitcher, the former World Series winner’s prediction may just turn out to be true.
But is it true that the Marlins are looking to trade Sandy Alcantara?
Speculations mount over Sandy Alcantara’s trade by the Marlins
Amid the talks of the Marlins’ $56M ex-Cy Young winner going for the Yankees, rumors of the Marlins trading their ace pitcher are swirling. While it may reshape the landscape of the New York Yankees, it may also be a bad call from the Marlins. The Miami Marlins are off to a quiet start this season as they stand at 8-10. With the trade deadline approaching and Sandy Alcantara just back in the groove after undergoing the Tommy John surgery, there are uncertainties about how he may play in the next couple of years. Post-recovery, he hasn’t been in the greatest of forms, and that’s why the Marlins may trade him. But will that be a good call?
Well, going by the state the Miami Marlins are in at the moment, trading Alcantara could be a major strategic move aimed at rebuilding the team. In the midst of such trade rumors, there are speculations of the Marlins trading him for a standout batter, Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox. Not only would it give them an advantage of hitting out big, but it would also balance the lineup perfectly.
However, it’s unlikely that the Red Sox will let go of one of their most valuable assets for someone who has just come off the rehab. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins will also like to give second thought to it while continuously monitoring Alcantara’s performance, which will be crucial for the team’s future.
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