PJ Potter of Friars on Base recently stated that the San Diego Padres could make a “savvy” trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara in the coming weeks. While this would assist the Padres, there is a lot more to consider with this concept. “Alcántara, 29, is desperate to get out of Miami.” With him not having his best season in 2025, his trade value has dropped slightly, which means it’s time for the Padres to seize the opportunity,” Potter said. “The 2022 Cy Young Award winner has witnessed an increase in usage of his four-seam fastball, resulting in his surrendering the most earned runs in the National League this year.
His sinker-changeup combination has always been what has made him outstanding, so perhaps pitching coach Ruben Niebla can help him get back on track. While signing Alcántara would be exciting for the Padres, the details must be carefully considered. Does this notion make sense? The short answer is: no. The Padres will very definitely not sign Alcántara in the coming weeks for a variety of reasons. The Marlins have all the cards in a hypothetical Alcántara trade. They don’t need to move him when his value is at its lowest because his deal still includes a few years of extremely affordable team control.
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