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Alcantara skips final start for Marlins
Marlins skip Sandy Alcantara's final start to manage workload ahead of 2027.
In brief
Marlins skip Sandy Alcantara's final start to manage workload ahead of 2027. Alcantara will pitch in relief this weekend after a grueling 2024-2026 comeback cycle. Originally reported by Mlb.
Quick answers
- Why skip the start?
- McCullough cited Alcantara's recent Tommy John surgery and 2026 World Baseball Classic workload.
- What is the key takeaway from Alcantara skips final start for Marlins?
- Alcantara will pitch in relief this weekend after a grueling 2024-2026 comeback cycle.
Alcantara skips final start
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough confirmed Sandy Alcantara won't make his final start Saturday.
“Just think about the last two and a half years with this guy”
Why skip the start?
McCullough cited Alcantara's recent Tommy John surgery and 2026 World Baseball Classic workload.
“It takes a lot out of someone”
Alcantara's comeback
Alcantara missed 2024 due to Tommy John surgery and struggled to regain form until late 2025.
“He has the TJ surgery, the amount of rehab”
Relief pitch plan
Alcantara may pitch in relief this weekend, avoiding a piggyback situation with multiple innings.
“We asked him to go on regular rest later in the summer”
Manager's reasoning
McCullough said Alcantara needs rest to prepare for a 2027 workload that includes multiple starts.
“He's healthy. There's nothing wrong with Sandy”
The bottom line
Alcantara will pitch in relief this weekend after a grueling 2024-2026 comeback cycle.
