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Astros Target Sandy Alcántara Trade to Boost Playoff Chances

4/13/2026

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The Houston Astros are weighing a trade for Sandy Alcántara from the Miami Marlins to stabilize their injury-depleted rotation.
Alcántara has posted a 0.74 ERA over 24.1 innings this season and is a former Cy Young winner.
The proposed trade would send Marlins prospects Brice Matthews, Zach Cole, and Miguel Ullola to Miami.
If acquired, Alcántara would be a rental.
The Astros aim to boost their playoff chances.

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Story summary

The Houston Astros are weighing a trade for Sandy Alcántara from the Miami Marlins to stabilize their injury-depleted rotation.
Alcántara has posted a 0.74 ERA over 24.1 innings this season and is a former Cy Young winner.
The proposed trade would send Marlins prospects Brice Matthews, Zach Cole, and Miguel Ullola to Miami.
If acquired, Alcántara would be a rental.
The Astros aim to boost their playoff chances.