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Marlins' Bendix calls 2024 season 'frustrating and disappointing' but vows future will be better

Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix called his team’s season “disappointing” and “frustrating” while expressing optimism for the future despite years of inconsist...

OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara throws first live batting practice since his Tommy John surgery

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara took the mound on Tuesday for his first live batting practice since the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner had Tommy John surgery to repair a...

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws live batting practice Alcantara (elbow) threw live batting practice at LoanDepot Park, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time Alcantara has faced batters since he underwent Tommy John surgery in October of 2023. The right-hander's rehab from the operation has moved along swimmingly and he should be ready to roll for the start of spring training.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Completes 40-pitch 'pen session Alcantara (elbow) threw a 40-pitch up-and-down bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Alcantara began throwing off a mound July 24 and has steadily increased the volume and intensity of his bullpen sessions. While the Marlins aren't entertaining the possibility of Alcantara pitching in 2024, he could resume facing hitters at some point in September and looks on track to enter spring training with few restrictions, if any. Alcantara has been on the shelf all season while recovering from Oct. 6 Tommy John surgery.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stacking up bullpen sessions Alcantara (elbow) said he threw his sixth bullpen session of the season Saturday while throwing at about 75 percent intensity, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Alcantara won't be activated from the 60-day injured list this season, but the right-hander looks on pace to enter spring training with few restrictions, if any, as he draws closer to the finish line of his recovery from Oct. 6, 2023 Tommy John surgery. The right-hander will continue to gradually increase the intensity and volume of his bullpen sessions in the coming weeks, and he could be cleared to resume facing hitters in batting practice before the Marlins' season comes to an end Sept. 29.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen coming Alcantara (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alcantara threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October and will toss another bullpen Saturday. The expectation remains that Alcantara won't pitch until 2025, but he's been progressing well.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen coming Alcantara (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alcantara threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October and will toss another bullpen Saturday. The right-hander remains on schedule for a full recovery by spring training 2025.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen session Wednesday Alcantara (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alcantara began a throwing program back in March, but this will be his first time throwing off a mound since his October 2023 Tommy John surgery. He won't be back this season, but the Marlins anticipate the former Cy Young winner to be ready to roll heading into 2025.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return

Gerrit Cole pitched four-plus innings Wednesday for the New York Yankees and Max Scherzer worked five scoreless frames Sunday for the Texas Rangers

JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo hopes to return soon

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo says he looks forward to rejoining the club soon after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The root cause behind MLB's pitching injury epidemic is obvious

Two star pitchers have already suffered season-ending UCL injuries, while Spencer Strider could be next. Ben Verlander believes there's one...

APRIL 9

5 months later, Alcantara throws for first time post-TJ surgery JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara threw on Saturday afternoon for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery five months...

MARCH 9 • MLB.COM

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Alcantara underwent Tommy John surgery Friday to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alcantara landed on the injured list in early September and was shut down from his rehab assignment after spraining his UCL on Sept. 22. Now having undergone surgery to address the issue, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner will almost certainly miss the entire 2024 season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Series odds, futures bets, for every playoff team, ranked from 12 to 1

FOX Sports MLB betting analyst Will Hill ranked every playoff teams' chances of winning the World Series in terms of betting value. The team...

OCTOBER 3, 2023

New dietary habits have Twins All-Star pitcher Pablo López thriving like never before After playing alongside Sandy Alcantara for five seasons in Miami, López knew he wanted more from his own career.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marlins finally back up Alcantara's playoff prediction This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get i...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

What we learned in MLB this year: Rule changes ruled, starting pitchers suffered

MLB changed baseball more this year than it had in decades. We take a deep look at the pitch clock, steals and shifts, as well as two concer...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Shut down with UCL sprain Alcantara (elbow/forearm) acknowledged Saturday that he will not pitch again this year, Jordan McPherson and Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald report.

Impact Alcantara threw four scoreless innings in a promising rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Jacksonville, but his elbow and forearm were barking again in the aftermath and he's now officially been shut down with what's being called a right UCL sprain. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner said it has yet to be determined whether the injury will require a surgical repair. He finishes with a 7-12 record, 4.14 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 151:48 K:BB in 28 starts covering 184.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara confirms he's done for 2023; 'no idea' about surgery After a setback in his rehab from a UCL sprain in his right elbow, Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara confirmed on Saturday that his 2023 season is...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Marlins ace Alcantara experiences setback in rehab start in Jacksonville

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara experienced right forearm tightness after his rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Renewed forearm tightness Alcantara felt renewed forearm tightness following his rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alcantara is headed to Miami to be evaluated this weekend by the Marlins' medical staff and it's a safe bet that he is not going to be able to return before the end of the regular season. He tallied four strikeouts over four scoreless innings Thursday with Jacksonville while touching 98.3 mph with his fastball, but the right UCL sprain that sent him to the injured list Sept. 6 is still rearing its ugly head.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in rehab outing Alcantara (forearm) allowed one hit and no walks while striking out four across four scoreless innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of...

Impact Alcantara put up an impressive stat line, but more importantly, he managed to throw 51 pitches while mixing in all of his offerings. He also topped out at 98.3 mph. The next step for Alcantara is unclear, though he could take one turn through the rotation before the regular season comes to a close.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab start Thursday Alcantara (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact If that outing goes smoothly, Alcantara could make it back for one final regular-season start and maybe help the Marlins in their quest to claim an NL wild-card spot. He was diagnosed with a forearm flexor strain earlier this month but has thrown a couple of side sessions without issue in the last week. Should next week's return come to fruition, Alcantara would likely be facing the Mets on the road at Citi Field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara on possible '23 return: 'I know I can pitch this year' MIAMI -- Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara is throwing again, and he's hoping to return soon to help his team's push for the postseason. Alcantara...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara throws second bullpen session, confident of 2023 return

Injured Miami Marlins ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara feels confident of returning this season after throwing his second bullpen session

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS