The Boston Red Sox have their hands all over the starting pitching trade market. Although no names have been exchanged yet, according to Adams, Alcantara already has his bags packed in anticipation of an eventual move, per MLB insider Hector Gomez. Trading for Alcantara is a risk.
Red Sox Discussing Blockbuster Trade for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Boston Red Sox have their hands all over the starting pitching trade market. They have been connected to both Arizona Diamondbacks starters and are one of six teams said to be interested in San Diego Padres’ Dylan Cease.
Their search for a rotational upgrade continued on Friday, when, according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com, the Red Sox discussed a trade with the Miami Marlins involving ace Sandy Alcantara. Although no names have been exchanged yet, according to Adams, Alcantara already has his bags packed in anticipation of an eventual move, per MLB insider Hector Gomez.
Trading for Alcantara is a risk. The former Cy Young winner struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery, seeing his ERA balloon to above 7.00 at one point.
However, the timing might be perfect for the Red Sox to make a deal for Alcantara. In his two starts since the All-Star break, the right-hander has a 2.77 ERA through 13 innings, which includes a dominant seven-inning shutout performance in his last start against the Padres.
If Alcantara can build off his last two outings and become a more consistent version of himself in the second half, the Red Sox should pounce at the opportunity to get a deal done.
Behind ace Garrett Crochet and the surprise reemergence of Lucas Giolito, Boston does not possess a formidable rotation that can hold up against the league’s top offenses come the postseason. Inserting Alcantara, whether behind Crochet or as the anchor, should better set up the Red Sox to keep their current Wild Card standings, if not make a strong push for the AL East division title.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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