The Miami Marlins are expected to trade starting pitcher this season. Miami traded practically all of their major league talent last season, with Alcantara remaining on the roster while recovering from elbow surgery. Now that Alcantara is well and back on the mound, he has demonstrated that his arm is in excellent condition. The righthander has regained his elite stuff and velocity, making him a possible trade possibility in 2025.
FanSided’s Jacob Mountz recently mentioned the New York Mets as a possible landing location for Alcantara this season. “New York doesn’t quite know what to expect from the majority of their rotation, especially since Sean Manea and Frankie Montas are set to start the season on the IL,” according to Mountz. “While both pitchers are expected to return soon, the Mets still lack a clear rotation anchor behind Kodai Senga.”
“Acquiring Alcantara would provide them with not only the anchor, but also the brand-new ace they had been looking for in Cease.” The Mets have a very deep farm system, with multiple great players poised to make the leap.” The Mets need to add a starter to the front of their rotation. While they have several competent pitchers on the mound, they do not have an ace. Alcantara would give them exactly that, but at a cost.
It’s uncertain whether the Marlins would be ready to trade their ace to a division foe, but the Mets should have enough prospect capital to make the move worthwhile for Miami.
