Marlins Plan Sandy Alcantara's Innings Limit for 2025 Season

Sandy Alcántara, returning from Tommy John surgery, is set to start the 2025 season for the Miami Marlins but will be on an innings limit early in the year. Jeff Passan of ESPN highlighted Alcántara's impressive performance in spring training, where he has not allowed a run in 5.2 innings, sparking interest from teams eyeing a potential trade at the summer deadline. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner is under contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027, making him a valuable asset in the trade market. Despite his innings limit, Alcántara is expected to be the Opening Day starter, with teams monitoring his availability for the postseason. The Marlins' ongoing roster changes could further influence Alcántara's future with the team. His performance this spring has raised his trade value, with contenders likely considering him for October.