The Boston Red Sox are looking to compete for a World Series and could look to further bolster their rotation.
The Red Sox went out and acquired Garrett Crochet to be their ace this season, but MLB insider Mike Axsia of CBS Sports believes Boston could make another blockbuster trade. Axsia has linked the Red Sox to trading for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara.
“The question is not if the Marlins will trade Alcantara, but when,” Axsia wrote. “The 2022 NL Cy Young winner missed last season with Tommy John surgery, but he’s completed his rehab, and he’s throwing gas this spring. Still only 29, Alcantara is owed $17 million this year and next, and his contract includes a $21 million club option for 2027.
“He’s healthy, he’s excellent, and he’s affordable for another two seasons beyond this one. The Marlins traded Luis Arraez last May. POBO Peter Bendix did not wait until the deadline. Don’t be surprised if he does the same with Alcantara, especially with a major arm injury in his recent past. Alcantara is the last veteran with significant trade value remaining in Miami. Early possible landing spots: Mets, Orioles, Red Sox,” Axsia added.
Alcantara would further cement the Red Sox’s rotation. He’s in the third year of his five-year $56 million deal and is owed $17.3 million in 2025.
