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By Zach Pressnell
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff has been devastated by injuries this season. As a result, they're going to need to look to the trade block to find the help that could send them to the World Series again.
Recently, the Dodgers have been linked to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara ahead of the trade deadline. Multiple outlets and insiders believe this fit makes sense.
ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel recently listed the Dodgers as one of the best fits for Alcántara this season, joining a long list of others who believe this fit makes sense.
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"Alcantara was arguably the best pitcher in baseball in 2022, winning the NL Cy Young unanimously. He was more solid than spectacular in 2023 and missed 2024 with Tommy John surgery," They wrote. "He has been tinkering this season to try to get his pitch mix and locations right in hopes of regaining his former glory.
"It is starting to look as though he is turning the corner to become a midrotation starter (or better?) once again as he has posted a 2.74 ERA in four June outings. The Marlins could hold on to him until the winter, when teams like Baltimore would be more inclined to acquire him and the final two years of his contract."
This fit makes sense for a few reasons. One, the Dodgers are aggressive enough to make a deal for an ace. Two, Alcántara's team-friendly contract fits their payroll perfectly considering a lot of names on the roster are being paid much more.
The Dodgers also have the prospect capital, including failed top prospects like Bobby Miller and James Outman, to send to Miami in the deal.
At the end of the day, the fit makes a lot more sense than most realize. It wouldn't be shocking to see these two teams link up on a trade in the coming weeks.
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