Marlins exercise RHP Sandy Alcantara’s ’27 club option

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) The Miami Marlins exercised former Cy Young Award winner Sandy ​Alcantara s $21 million club option for 2027 ‌on Friday. There was a $2 million buyout if the Marlins had opted not to bring back the 31-year-old right-hander. Alcantara, 31, was 13-11 with a ‌3.87 ​ERA and three saves ⁠in 36 games (33 starts) ⁠in 2026, striking out 153 batters and walking 59 in 214 innings. Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix discussed ​the two-time All-Star s value at his season-ending press conference. With Sandy in particular, he ⁠is so meaningful to ⁠this organization, Bendix said. That s not ​lost on me. That s not lost on ​us. Another incredible season. Really, really fun ‌to watch him pitch. His leadership in the clubhouse, the way he handles himself, the way he sets an example ⁠for the rest of the team it s second to none, and it s something that I ⁠know (manager) Clayton (McCullough) ‌really appreciates (and) I really apprec