The New York Mets are buyers going into the MLB trade deadline, seeking reinforcements that could help them make a
The New York Mets are buyers going into the MLB trade deadline, seeking reinforcements that could help them make a deep run in October. While the outfield and bullpen are more pressing needs, New York has reportedly gotten involved in a pursuit of an All-Star starting pitcher.
Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are among the teams that have recently “checked in” on a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. While New York wants to add a playoff-caliber starter, it reportedly views an addition as a “tough get” based on the high asking prices sellers have set.
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- Sandy Alcantara stats (ESPN): 6.66 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 77-39 K-BB, .270/.333/.431 triple-slash line allowed in 104 innings pitched
Acquiring Alcantara could prove quite complicated. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported this week that the asking price for starting pitchers is extremely high, especially front-line starters. While Alcantara is in the midst of a career-worst season, Miami still is seeking a premium return for the former NL Cy Young Award winner.
The 29-year-old at least showed flashes of his old self in his last start on July 27, holding the San Diego Padres lineup to four hits with one unearned run over seven innings of work. Even with that promising start, some clubs reportedly believe it could take a full offseason to get the 6-foot-5 righty back on track.
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- Sandy Alcantara contract (Spotrac): $17.3 million salary in 2025, $17.3M salary in 2026, $21 million club option for 2027
The limited number of front-line starters available at the MLB trade deadline provides Miami with leverage in negotiations, especially given the high number of interested suitors. New York also isn’t quite as desperate for starting pitching as it once was, with several of its starters now getting healthy.
Ultimately, the cost of acquiring Alcantara and the risk of him not returning to his elite form could make a deal with the Mets unlikely. While the All-Star pitcher likely won’t land in New York, the club could still add a starter by the July 31 trade deadline.
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