Summary
The New York Mets are considering making changes to their pitching team after a disappointing season. Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara, a former Cy Young Award winner, might be a possible trade target. Alcantara showed improvement after returning from Tommy John surgery and has a potentially affordable contract.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets had a difficult season, partly due to problems with their pitching team.
- Mets' president David Stearns plans to make changes to the team's pitching strategy.
- Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins is being considered as a trade target.
- Alcantara is a past Cy Young Award winner, which is given to top pitchers.
- He improved in the second half of the season after recovering from Tommy John surgery, which is a common elbow surgery for pitchers.
- Alcantara's contract includes a $17.3 million salary in 2025 and a $21 million club option for 2026, which may be appealing to teams needing strong pitchers.
- There is a risk involved in acquiring Alcantara due to his fluctuating performance in previous seasons.
