Alcantara and Abbott’s Shocking Setback: What’s Next for These Rising Stars?
When I wrote about the Marlins recently, I discussed how it was impressive that this team is as successful as they are right now. Miami hasn’t been the best team in baseball or anything, but they have figured out how to use a roster with very little well-known talent and win some games. They are still under .500 for the year, but they are in third place, which is at least a spot higher than I would’ve expected from the club. They also have a winning record on the road, which is not something many teams can boast about. Originally, they looked like they would be a seller at the deadline, but it is possible now that they keep their players. I’m not fully convinced they are buyers, or even stand pat. I would guess they still sell at the deadline because this franchise is a disaster. Their best asset to trade away is one who has terrible numbers but has improved lately and is today’s starter, Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is 4-8 with a 7.01 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. He has been brutal on the road this season with an ERA over nine. He also has made back-to-back starts with at least five earned runs allowed. Alcantara has been good against Reds hitters in the past, holding them to just eight hits in 42 at-bats.Â
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