There comes a point in every player’s career where they’re no longer the young guy, the hot prospect, the next big thing. At a certain point, they transition from being the newcomer with no expectations to the veteran that sets the tone for the next generation. For some guys that veteran title comes earlier than most, and for the Marlins, that guy is right-hander Sandy Alcantara.
Alcantara will pitch most of the 2021 season at age 25, but there is no disputing that he is already the veteran presence in the Marlins rotation. The 2021 season will be Alcantara’s 5th in the majors, making him Miami’s most experienced starter (he has 54 1⁄3 more career major league innings than Pablo López.