The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently agreed to a $500 million contract extension. The move signals that Toronto is intent on trying to win as opposed to starting a rebuild. With the ball club looking to build a contending roster around Guerrero, could the Blue Jays trade for Sandy Alcantara?
Alcantara, the Miami Marlins ace and former National League Cy Young Award winner, has been mentioned as a trade candidate. The Blue Jays could use another top starting pitcher in the rotation.
What might a Blue Jays-Marlins Alcantara-led trade look like?
Breaking down potential Blue Jays-Marlins Sandy Alcantara trade
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at loanDepot Park.
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The Marlins are rebuilding. Alcantara is under contract through 2026 and he has a club option for 2027. Trading Alcantara away before the 2025 trade deadline would allow Miami to maximize his trade value.
It is worth noting that Alcantara missed 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Nevertheless, he has displayed signs of the superstar pitcher he once was so far in 2025.
Here is a look at the potential Blue Jays-Marlins trade:
Blue Jays receive: RHP Sandy Alcantara.