Bleacher Report · Apr 22, 2023
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara out vs. Guardians with Biceps Injury; Likely Back Next Week
Miami Marlins ace starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will not make his scheduled start against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday because of biceps tendinitis, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.
Devin Smeltzer will take Alcantara's place for Game 1 of the team's road doubleheader beginning at 3:10 p.m. ET. Braxton Garrett will start Game 2 in the evening as previously scheduled.
Alcantara will not go on the injured list, and the Marlins are hopeful he will miss just one start and return during the team's road series against the Atlanta Braves, per McPherson. The star pitcher is currently scheduled to start the final matchup of that four-game set, which runs Monday through Thursday.