Summary
The New York Yankees are considering trading for Sandy Alcántara, a top pitcher, to strengthen their starting rotation. Alcántara, who won the Cy Young Award in 2022, has faced recent performance challenges but showed improvement at the end of the last season. This move could create competition for spots when other key pitchers in the team return to full fitness.
Key Facts
- The Yankees might trade for pitcher Sandy Alcántara from the Miami Marlins.
- Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, two key Yankees pitchers, are set to miss the start of next season.
- Sandy Alcántara signed a five-year, $56 million contract with the Marlins in 2021.
- Alcántara won the Cy Young Award in 2022 and is a two-time All-Star.
- Alcántara had performance issues in 2023, missed 2024, but improved at the end of the most recent season.
- If acquired, Alcántara would compete for a spot in a strong Yankees rotation featuring Cole, Rodón, and others when fully healthy.
