The Miami Marlins may have their biggest offseason decision centered around ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara, and team president Peter Bendix has finally addressed the growing speculation.
Appearing on MLB Network’s *MLB Now* during the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, Bendix discussed Alcantara’s future amid increasing MLB trade rumors. In a conversation with Brian Kenny, Bendix provided rare clarity on the organization’s current mindset regarding the right-hander.
*MLB Now* shared the exchange on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting Bendix’s comments about Alcantara: “What’s the plan for Sandy Alcantara? Marlins President of Baseball Ops Peter Bendix talks about the right hander.”
When Kenny asked about the club’s plan for Alcantara, Bendix praised the 2022 Cy Young winner for his strong second-half resurgence and the leadership he brings both on and off the field.
“You know, Sandy started the season slowly, but really in the second half of the year, we saw the version of him that we know is in there, the version of him that won a Cy Young,” Bendix said. “I’m really optimistic about what version of him is going to show up next year, and he brings so much to the organization on and off the field.”
Pressed on whether the 30-year-old pitcher currently fits within the Marlins’ competitive window, Bendix emphasized the importance of building sustainable, long-term success.
“We’re trying to be as good as possible as soon as possible,” he explained. “We’re building an organization that competes for the playoffs and the World Series year in and year out.”
While Bendix stopped short of confirming Alcantara’s future with the team, his comments reflected a Marlins offseason approach focused on long-term success. The organization appears to be keeping every option open as Miami evaluates its path forward for 2026 and beyond.
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