Leading the Miami Marlins Rotation: Sandy Alcantara Has Turned the Page

Sandy Alcantara has turned the corner and become a productive major leaguer.

In two-plus seasons of major league baseball, Sandy Alcantara has won a total of six baseball games. Despite that, there is evidence that he has turned the corner as part of the Miami Marlins rotation.

Last season, in six starts near the end of the year, Alcantara went 2-3 with a 3.44 ERA, 30 strikeouts in 34 frames, and a 1.412 WHIP to his credit. Not overwhelming by any stretch, but good enough to warrant further consideration after the Marcell Ozuna trade. Of particular concern was his 6.1 walks issued per nine innings, which was far-and-away the highest such rate amongst Miami Marlins pitchers with over 20…