MIAMI -- — Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 National League Cy Young winner, was awarded a key to the city of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday.
“His dedication has influenced hundreds, if not thousands of people in our community,” said Suarez, with Alcantara standing to his right and Marlins general manager Kim Ng next to them. “and he's established himself as a positive leader and a role model.”
Suarez also declared Jan. 10 "Sandy Alcantara Day" in Miami.
Alcantara, 27, made history as the first Marlins pitcher to win the Cy Young award.