Dodgers Reportedly Eyeing Blockbuster Trade for Marlins' Cy Young Winner

The two-time defending champions could add another ace to their rotation.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:07am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly exploring a blockbuster trade that would send several of their top prospects to the Miami Marlins in exchange for reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara. The proposed deal would bolster the Dodgers' already-stacked starting rotation as they aim to win their third consecutive World Series title.

Why it matters

The Dodgers have established themselves as one of the most dominant teams in baseball, winning two World Series in the last three seasons. Adding an ace like Alcantara would only further cement their status as the team to beat, potentially giving them an unparalleled starting rotation that could propel them to another championship.

The details

According to the proposed trade, the Dodgers would send their No. 1, No. 4, and No. 8 prospects - outfielders Josue De Paula and Mike Sirota, and infielder Alex Freeland - to the Marlins in exchange for Alcantara. The Dodgers' rotation would then feature a formidable group of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Alcantara.

  • The Dodgers are the two-time reigning World Series champions.

The players

Sandy Alcantara

The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Alcantara is one of the best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Andrew Friedman

The President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his savvy trades and roster management.

Josue De Paula

The Dodgers' top-ranked prospect, an outfielder.

Mike Sirota

The Dodgers' fourth-ranked prospect, an outfielder.

Alex Freeland

The Dodgers' eighth-ranked prospect, an infielder.

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What they’re saying

“The Dodgers are the two-time reigning World Series champions and have a chance to make history by winning a third in a row. The Dodgers' rotation is pretty sweet on paper right now. When everyone is healthy, the Dodgers will have Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow and Emmet Sheehan.”

— Patrick McAvoy, Sports Illustrated Writer

What’s next

If the Dodgers and Marlins agree to this proposed trade, it would likely happen around the MLB trade deadline in late July or early August as the Dodgers look to bolster their roster for another World Series run.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' willingness to part with top prospects to acquire an elite starting pitcher like Sandy Alcantara demonstrates their commitment to winning another championship. This potential trade would give them one of the most formidable rotations in baseball, further solidifying their status as the team to beat in the National League.