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Alcantara's Comeback Sparks Pitching Market Shifts

3/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins is regaining form after Tommy John surgery, posting a 3.33 ERA in 13 starts in 2025, and could be an SP2 or SP3 despite being drafted outside the top 40.
George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners is a Market Mover, with higher strikeouts and a favorable home park.
Jacob deGrom and Luis Castillo are Market Crashers due to declining metrics and age concerns.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first successful Tommy John surgery on pitcher Tommy John, allowing him to extend his career by 14 seasons. This groundbreaking procedure has since become standard in baseball, with an estimated one-third of Major League pitchers undergoing it by 2014. The evolution of this surgery reflects a broader trend in sports medicine, enhancing player recovery and performance assessment.

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Story summary

Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins is regaining form after Tommy John surgery, posting a 3.33 ERA in 13 starts in 2025, and could be an SP2 or SP3 despite being drafted outside the top 40.
George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners is a Market Mover, with higher strikeouts and a favorable home park.
Jacob deGrom and Luis Castillo are Market Crashers due to declining metrics and age concerns.

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