Astros Reacquire Correa; Marlins Retain Alcantara

During the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros reacquired Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, who underwent a major roster overhaul. The Miami Marlins retained ace Sandy Alcantara and breakout pitcher Edward Cabrera, as no teams met their high asking price, and both pitchers remain under team control through at least 2027. The Marlins, experiencing a recent surge in performance, made only one major move by sending outfielder Jesus Sanchez to Houston, influenced by the expected promotion of top prospect Jakob Marsee. Rumored trade targets Zac Gallen (Arizona) and Dylan Cease (Chicago) also remained with their respective clubs. Miami's disciplined approach signals a focus on immediate competitiveness and future development, with Alcantara's trade value potentially reassessed in the offseason. These moves underscore the Marlins' commitment to building a strong core for the present and coming years.