The New York Yankees are in need of starting pitching depth after losing Gerrit Cole to season-ending Tommy John surgery. One potential trade target is Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcántara, who signed a $56 million contract in 2021 and is owed $17.3 million for both 2025 and 2026. Acquiring Alcántara would likely require the Yankees to part with two of their top prospects, including Jasson Domínguez. With Domínguez set to be the team’s everyday left fielder, the cost might be too high. The Yankees may have to rely on internal options until the July 31 trade deadline.
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The New York Yankees have been dealing with a series of setbacks this offseason, and their latest challenge is finding a suitable replacement for their star pitcher Gerrit Cole, who will miss the entire season due to Tommy John surgery. This has led to speculation about potential trade targets, with one name standing out: Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcántara.
After losing in the World Series and seeing Juan Soto sign a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets, the Yankees responded by adding several All-Star veterans. However, injuries to key players like DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, and Luis Gil have dampened their optimism for the upcoming season. Now, with Cole out, the Yankees are in dire need of starting pitching depth.
According to Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports, the Yankees will likely have to wait until the July 31 trade deadline to make a significant external addition. “It’s clear the Yankees need more starting pitching depth to save their season, but due to the timing of these injuries, they have little choice but to go with the arms they have internally and wait until the July 31 trade deadline to make a significant outside addition,” Thosar wrote.
One of the top targets for the Yankees is Sandy Alcántara, who signed a $56 million contract with the Marlins in 2021. Alcántara is owed $17.3 million for both 2025 and 2026, with a club option for 2027. If he can return to his 2022 Cy Young Award form, he would be a valuable addition to the Yankees’ rotation.
However, acquiring Alcántara will come at a steep price. Thosar noted that the Marlins are expected to trade Alcántara by the deadline, and the Yankees would likely have to part with two of their top five prospects. This package would likely include Jasson Domínguez and either top outfield prospect Spencer Jones or No. 2 overall prospect George Lombard Jr.
With Domínguez set to open the 2025 season as the Yankees’ everyday left fielder, the cost might be too high for the team to bear. As they evaluate their options to replace Cole in the first half of the season, the Yankees may find themselves with few alternatives.
