Marlins Pitcher Could Help Padres Via Trade, Says Former MLB Outfielder
Summary
The San Diego Padres are close to the top of their division but face challenges with injured starting pitchers. Former Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. suggested that trading for Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara could improve the team's pitching rotation.Key Facts
- The Padres have a 31-23 record and are near the division leader, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Several Padres starting pitchers including Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove are injured with no clear return date.
- Tony Gwynn Jr. named Sandy Alcántara as a strong trade candidate who could help the Padres.
- Alcántara plays for the Miami Marlins, who have a 26-30 record and may consider trading him.
- Alcántara is 30 years old, was the 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner, and has recently returned from Tommy John surgery.
- The Marlins hold a $21 million club option on Alcántara for 2027.
- Padres president AJ Preller is known for making bold trades that other teams find difficult.
- Alcántara’s fastball averages 97.2 mph, and he has not missed any starts this season so far.
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