It’s a sad day for Miami Marlins fans as the team announced that pitcher Sandy Alcantara will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2024 MLB season. The 24-year-old right-hander has been a key part of the Marlins’ rotation since joining the team in 2018.
Alcantara has been dealing with elbow issues for the past few weeks and the team decided to take the conservative approach by having him undergo the surgery. The procedure is expected to take place in the next few weeks and he will likely miss the entire 2024 season.
This is a huge blow to the Marlins, who were hoping to compete for a playoff spot in 2024. Alcantara was expected to be a key part of their starting rotation and his absence will be felt. He was coming off a strong 2020 season in which he posted a 3.91 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 31 starts.
The Marlins will now have to find a way to replace Alcantara in their rotation. They could look to free agency or trade for a replacement, but it won’t be easy to find someone as talented as Alcantara.
It’s a tough situation for both the Marlins and Alcantara, who will now have to go through a long recovery process. He’ll have to wait until 2025 to get back on the mound and help the Marlins compete for a playoff spot.
For now, all Marlins fans can do is wish Alcantara a speedy recovery and hope that he can come back strong in 2025.
