Chicago Cubs Eyeing Blockbuster Rotation Upgrade: Linked to Marlins Ace Sandy Alcántara as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches — Jeff Passan Says This Is the Dream Scenario for………
As the MLB trade deadline inches closer, the buzz around Wrigley Field is growing louder — and the name at the center of it all? Sandy Alcántara, the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner and current ace of the Miami Marlins.
According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Chicago Cubs are strongly linked to the dominant right-hander in what would be a massive midseason upgrade for a team with postseason aspirations. With the Cubs’ rotation dealing with inconsistency and injuries, adding Alcántara could be the difference between an early exit and a deep October run.
> “If the Cubs want to go all-in, this is the guy,” Passan stated. “He’s the dream acquisition for any contender needing a true No. 1.”
Alcántara brings both elite velocity and durability, having consistently logged high innings with top-tier strikeout and groundball rates. His fiery competitiveness and playoff-caliber arm would instantly elevate Chicago’s chances against powerhouses like the Dodgers and Braves.
The big question now is what it would take. The Marlins, sitting near the bottom of the NL East, appear open to retooling, but the price for their ace will be steep. Expect names like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown, or even Cade Horton to come up in talks.
Still, if the Cubs believe 2025 is their year, going all-in on Sandy might be the bold move the franchise — and its fans — have been waiting for.
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