Sandy Alcantara Started and Closed Games in 2026. The Marlins Could Continue the Plan - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Alcantara led the majors with 214 innings and three saves, and Miami may keep using him and other starters in late-inning roles.
- On Sunday, Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara closed the season as he started it, pitching a hitless ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves in a bookend performance.
- Bullpen injuries necessitated Alcantara's late-season relief role, though Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix indicated the team may continue using starters in late-inning situations.
- Alcantara led the majors with 214 innings pitched this season and expressed openness to continuing relief duties, saying "I'm ready" after his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
- The Marlins must decide whether to exercise Alcantara's $21 million club option, though Bendix declined to discuss specifics, calling the pitcher "so meaningful to this organization."
- Bendix confirmed Marlins manager Clayton McCullough will return in 2027, noting the team's 80-82 record represents their best two-season span since 2009 and 2010.
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Hartford Courant
Santa Maria TimesBy ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Dominican Sandy Alcantara made the first release of the 2026 season of the Miami Marlins and, in a surprising—but appropriate—turn, the ace of the Marlins and face of the franchise also made the last. Alcantara led the Major Leagues with 214 entries launched and [...]
Sandy Alcantara started and closed games in 2026. The Marlins could continue the plan - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw the first pitch of the Miami Marlins’ 2026 season, and in a surprising — but befitting — twist, the...
Sandy Alcantara started and closed games in 2026. Marlins could continue the plan
Sandy Alcantara threw the first pitch of the Miami Marlins’ 2026 season, and in a surprising — but befitting — twist, the Marlins ace and face of the franchise threw out the last one, too.
Winnipeg Free Press
Sandy Alcantara started and closed games in 2026. The Marlins could continue the plan
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw the first pitch of the Miami Marlins' 2026 season, and in a surprising — but befitting — twist, the Marlins ace and face of the franchise threw out the last one, too.
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