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Yankees Eye Sandy Alcantara Trade Amid Pitching Injuries

4/6/2026

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The New York Yankees are considering trading for Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins to bolster their rotation.
Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are injured, prompting the Yankees to pursue top-line pitching.
Austin Owens, an MLB analyst, says Alcantara has long been a trade target and could move this season.
Alcantara has started strong, showing Cy Young–winning form.
The Yankees expect Cole and Rodon back by late April or early May.

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The New York Yankees are considering trading for Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins to bolster their rotation.
Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are injured, prompting the Yankees to pursue top-line pitching.
Austin Owens, an MLB analyst, says Alcantara has long been a trade target and could move this season.
Alcantara has started strong, showing Cy Young–winning form.
The Yankees expect Cole and Rodon back by late April or early May.