Summary
The New York Yankees will not be able to trade for 30-year-old Miami Marlins All-Star Sandy Alcántara, as the Marlins have taken him off the market unless an exceptional offer is made. The Yankees need to strengthen their starting rotation, especially with some of their top pitchers expected to miss the start of the season.
Key Facts
- Sandy Alcántara is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and a two-time All-Star.
- The New York Yankees were interested in trading for Alcántara but couldn't reach a deal.
- The Marlins are keeping Alcántara unless they receive an overwhelmingly good offer.
- Alcántara's recent performance included a 5.36 ERA and 142 strikeouts in 31 games.
- The Yankees are looking to improve their starting pitching, especially with key players like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón likely missing the start of the season.
- Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- The Yankees' major offseason move was retaining Trent Grisham with a $22 million qualifying offer.
