Miami opted not to trade its 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner. In their only trade Thursday, the Marlins sent their longest-tenured position player in outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the Houston Astros for right-hander Ryan Gusto and two prospects, infielder Chase Jaworsky and outfielder Esmil Valencia.

Sandy Alcantara’s deal anchors the Marlins’ rotation, blending big-money security with team control—his salary reflects not just talent, but Miami’s bet on a pitching ace for years to come. Check all about his contract.

Having not allowed a run in his last two starts, Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara sent the first nine Houston Astros hitters he faced back to the dugout.