SANDY ALCANTARA NEWS

Completes second side session Alcantara (forearm) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, his second since resuming his throwing program last week, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, Alcantara made full use of his arsenal and indicated afterward the session that he was feeling good. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner remains hopeful to pitch again before the regular season ends, but he'll still need to face hitters in live batting practice or a simulated game before the Marlins are likely comfortable activating him from the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Wednesday Alcantara (forearm) played catch Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It was his first time throwing a baseball since he landed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday with a flexor strain in his right forearm. Alcantara seems doubtful to be activated when first eligible next Tuesday, but the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner could potentially return before the end of September if all goes well with his side work. Miami currently sits 1.5 games back of the Diamondbacks for the third NL Wild Card spot.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet throwing Alcantara (forearm) is rehabbing with the team in Milwaukee but has yet to resume throwing, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alcantara was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right forearm flexor strain. A timeline for the right-hander's return could start to come into focus once he starts to ramp up baseball activities.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins put Alcantara (forearm strain), Soler (oblique) on IL The Marlins' push for a postseason berth took a major hit on Wednesday when they lost two key players: Reigning NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alc...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Lands on IL with flexor strain Alcantara was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 4, with right forearm flexor strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact According to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Alcantara informed the Marlins after his start against the Nationals on Sunday that he was experiencing some discomfort in his pitching arm. He is undergoing tests, but the Marlins have opted to go ahead and make an IL move. Alcantara will be eligible to return Sept. 19, but the results of the exams will offer a clearer picture as to when he might make it back.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes eight innings in win Alcantara (7-12) earned the win Sunday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over eight innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.

Impact The Nationals did most of their damage against Alcantara with a three-run fifth inning, though the right-hander would battle his way through eight innings to earn his seventh win. It's been a bit of a struggle for Alcantara of late, who's now allowed 15 runs in his last four starts (26.1 innings). Overall, he sports a 4.14 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 151:48 K:BB across 28 starts (184.2 innings) this season. Alcantara is currently in line for a road matchup with the Phillies in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Tampa Bay Alcantara (6-12) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Rays. He struck out four.

Impact Alcantara held Tampa Bay to just one run through five innings, but the floodgates opened in the sixth when three hits and a hit-by-pitch resulted in three runs and Alcantara's removal from the game. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner seemed to be regaining his form in the second half but his last three starts have left a lot to be desired with a 5.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a pedestrian 13:6 K:BB across 18.1 innings during that three-game stretch.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' resurgent offense proves ready for Sandy MIAMI -- The last time the Rays faced Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, he tossed a 97-pitch complete game at Tropicana Field. The reigning Natio...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets little help in loss Alcantara (6-11) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.2 innings as the Marlins fell 4-0 to the Padres. He struck out three.

Impact Last year's NL Cy Young Award winner didn't have his best stuff, managing only eight swinging strikes among his 105 pitches, but Alcantara was also backed by an offense that only managed four hits off San Diego pitching. Despite the stumble, the right-hander still sports a 3.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 50:11 K:BB through 56.2 innings since the All-Star break. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, likely to come at home next week against the Rays.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three homers in win Alcantara (6-10) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings to earn the win Friday over the Dodgers.

Impact Alcantara was tagged for three home runs, but they were all solo shots, and the Marlins responded with five homers of their own. Alcantara has gone at least six innings in eight straight starts, posting six quality starts and a 3-3 record in that span. The Miami ace is at a 4.11 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 141:41 K:BB through 165.1 innings over 25 starts this season. He's projected for a road outing in San Diego next week.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sandy Alcantara, Marlins aim to snap Dodgers' win streak In contention for a National League wild-card berth despite winning just three of 10 series in the second half, the Miami Marlins will searc...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Strikes out 10 in complete game Alcantara (5-10) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over nine innings against the Yankees while striking out 10.

Impact Alcantara was dominant Saturday, not allowing a runner to reach second base until the top of the seventh after the right-hander was called for a balk, advancing Billy McKinney from first. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner then allowed one run to come across in the frame before continuing his dominance over the final two innings to log his third complete game of the season. Alcantara also racked up a season-high 10 strikeouts in the contest and has now allowed one run or fewer in three of his last four starts.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks go quietly, muster 1 run vs. Alcantara's CG MIAMI -- Aaron Judge stood near his locker late on Friday evening, recounting the Yankees’ offensive performance in a series-opening victory...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Slips up versus Texas Alcantara (4-10) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rangers.

Impact Alcantara had allowed just one run over his previous two starts combined, but the Rangers were able to tag him for a season-high three home runs. The right-hander didn't get any help from his offense, which managed just six hits and two walks Sunday. Alcantara is now at a 4.28 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 125:38 K:BB through 149.1 innings through 23 starts this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Yankees his next time out.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires eight scoreless frames Alcantara did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings against Philadelphia. He struck out five.

Impact Alcantara is finally starting to look like he did in his 2022 Cy Young campaign. He's now thrown 17 innings over his last two starts, allowing just one run on nine hits in that span. However, Alcantara was stuck with a no-decision Tuesday as the Phillies rallied to score three against David Robertson in the ninth inning. The 27-year-old Alcantara's pitched to a 2.02 ERA over his last five outings, lowering his ERA to 4.21 on the season with a 1.21 WHIP and 118:38 K:BB across 22 starts (143.1 innings). He's currently lined up for a tough road matchup with the Rangers this weekend.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run in complete game Alcantara (4-9) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over nine innings against the Rays. He struck out seven.

Impact Alcantara needed only 14 pitches to get through the first two innings before allowing a leadoff double to Josh Lowe in the third, which would lead to one run coming across for the Rays. The right-hander would allow just three singles and a walk from that point on, en route to recording his second complete game of the season. It's been a disappointing year for Alcantara, though he's currently enjoying his best month of the season so far, posting a 3.31 ERA in July to go along with a 30:6 K:BB.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins drop 6th straight as Sandy falters early ST. LOUIS -- Thursday’s off-day could not come soon enough for the Marlins, who have lost a season-high six games in a row following their 6...

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Falls to St. Louis Alcantara (3-9) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out seven.

Impact The Cardinals tagged Alcantara for four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a Nolan Gorman three-run homer. Alcantara was able to settle down and hold St. Louis off the board over his final five frames, but Miami couldn't overcome the early deficit. The 27-year-old right-hander had shown some improvement recently, delivering quality starts in three of his previous four outings. Still, it's been a disappointing campaign overall for Alcantara. His ERA is up to 4.70 with a 1.28 WHIP and 106:36 K:BB through 20 starts (126.1 innings). Alcantara's currently slated for another tough matchup against the Rays in his next start.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss in quality start Alcantara (3-8) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on eight hits and a walk over six innings as the Marlins were downed 5-2 by the Orioles. He struck out five.

Impact For the first time this season, Alcantara delivered back-to-back quality starts. but Miami couldn't provide him with enough run support to get the right-hander into the win column. The team continues to keep a close eye on Alcantara's workload -- it's been nearly two months since he tossed 100 or more pitches in a start, but that hasn't resulted in significantly better numbers as he has a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB in 63.1 innings in those 10 outings. His next trip to the mound lines up for a series in St. Louis next week.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out five in no decision Alcantara did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on eight hits over 6.2 innings against the Phillies. He struck out five and did no record a walk.

Impact Alcantara allowed at least one home run for a second straight game and the 10th time over 18 appearances this season. However, that was the only damage done against the right-hander Friday, and he was in line for the win until A.J. Puk blew a two-run lead in the top of the ninth. It's certainly been a disappointing 2023 for the reigning NL Cy Young winner, as he currently boasts a career-worst 4.72 ERA and has a 7.4 K/9 -- his worst mark since 2019. Despite his struggles, Alcantara remains the ace of Miami's rotation and should get plenty of opportunities to right the ship following the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with power Alcantara (3-7) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against Atlanta. He struck out six.

Impact Alcantara lasted just five frames Sunday, his shortest start since May 2. He surrendered multiple homers for the first time all season, as Orlando Arcia tagged him for a solo home run in the second inning and Ozzie Albies swatted a two-run shot in the fifth. The outing continued a rough patch for Alcantara, marking the fifth time he's allowed at least four runs across his past seven appearances. Over that stretch, Alcantara owns a 5.04 ERA and a 32:13 K:BB during 44.2 innings.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sandy Alcantara, Marlins look to cool off Braves The visiting Miami Marlins will send reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara to the mound on Sunday in the hopes of s...

JULY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sharp in win over BoSox Alcantara (3-6) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a 10-1 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out five.

Impact The Marlins gave their ace a three-run lead before he stepped on the mound at Fenway, and Alcantara responded with one of his best performances of the season. The right-hander fired 65 of 95 pitches for strikes en route to his sixth quality start in 16 outings and his first win in over a month. Alcantara will try to build on that success in his next start, likely to come this weekend in Atlanta.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue in loss Alcantara (2-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on 10 hits with two walks over seven innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out six.

Impact The Blue Jays jumped all over Alcantara in the second inning, racking up five runs on six hits - four of which came in the first four at-bats. The right-hander wouldn't allow another run to come across over the next five innings, but the damage had already been done, leaving the reigning National League Cy Young winner with his sixth loss of the season. Alcantara has now allowed five runs in back-to-back starts and in three of his four starts this month as his nightmare season continues.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puzzling trends continue for Sandy in latest start MIAMI -- Wednesday marked the beginning of summer, and if the Marlins want to remain in the thick of the playoff picture as the dog days mak...

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM