Sandy Alcantara is poised to take the mound as the likely Opening Day starter for the Miami Marlins, according to Christina De Nicola from MLB.com. This marks a significant achievement for the talented right-hander, as he has been entrusted with this role five times in the past. Notably, Alcantara was among the starting pitchers that Miami chose not to trade during the offseason, which speaks volumes about his value to the team. Currently, his primary rival for this prestigious position appears to be Eury Perez.
Alcantara expresses confidence in his readiness to reclaim his elite form in 2026, especially compared to his performance last season following Tommy John surgery. "Returning from Tommy John surgery is a gradual process; it's unrealistic to expect perfection right away," he shared on Friday. He acknowledged that the mental aspect was challenging, admitting, "I found myself overthinking things and worrying about negative comments directed at me... My focus this year is on maintaining my health and demonstrating my abilities during Spring Training to show everyone I can excel."
As the 2025 season came to a close, it seemed that Alcantara had turned a corner in his performance. Over the final six weeks, he boasted an impressive 2.68 ERA and a minuscule 0.86 WHIP, along with a striking 52 strikeouts against only 10 walks across eight starts and 53.2 innings of play.
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