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The Los Angeles Dodgers remain one of the most competitive teams in MLB, with a solid 43-29 record. This is even more impressive considering the multiple losses they have had during the season, from key injuries to a drop in offensive performance from Shohei Ohtani.
Now that the Japanese seems to have regained his offensive level and is preparing to return as a pitcher, the team’s focus seems to be on further strengthening its starting rotation.
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According to information from journalist Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers are interested in Sandy Alcantara, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and winner of the 2022 Cy Young Award.
Who is Sandy Alcantara?
The Dominican pitcher Sandy Alcantara is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in 2023 and, although his first outings in 2024 were complicated, his recent performances have been promising, with an ERA of 1.50 in his last two starts.
The possibility of adding Alcantara comes at a time when the Dodgers rotation already includes big names such as Yamamoto, Glasnow, Snell and Ohtani, as well as veteran Clayton Kershaw, who is also on the way back. The idea of adding another impact piece like Alcantara would bolster the team’s aspirations for the playoffs.
Where will Sandy Alcantara play next season?
The Dodgers are not the only ones interested in the Dominican pitcher, as teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers would also be evaluating the possibility of acquiring Alcantara. Chicago is looking for depth in its pitching staff, while Detroit, in the midst of a good season, is exploring options to bolster its rotation due to injuries, including the loss of Jackson Jobe.
Despite growing interest, the Marlins‘ stance is not yet definitive. While Alcantara has shown signs of recovery, it is likely that Miami‘s management will decide to retain him until the offseason, in order to wait for his market value to be higher
The Dodgers will have to act quickly if they want to acquire Sandy Alcantara’s services, as the trade deadline is set for July 31, so the situation will have to be defined in the coming weeks
The Dodgers, with Ohtani back on the mound and a competitive core, will need to act quickly if they are to add an arm that could be decisive in October, especially with Roki Sasaki’s persistent injuries.
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