There is one team that makes perfect sense as a trade partner for the Miami Marlins before the MLB trade deadline.

Alcantara, who won the NL Cy Young Award in 2022, has struggled in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old enters MLB games today with career worsts in ERA (7.14), WHIP (1.49) and OPS allowed (.758).

On Saturday morning, less than 12 hours after the Marlins’ series opener vs. the Nationals ended (12:35 a.m. ET), Eric Wagaman stood on the stairs in the visiting dugout at Nationals Park, just a few steps down from the field.

While Sandy Alcantara and Jesus Sanchez are probably the biggest Miami Marlins name that will be involved in trade speculation leading up to the MLB trade deadl

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The Nationals won the pregame with a special ceremonial performance by Bruce the Bat Dog before losing the actual game.

Considering the previous antiquated facilities, this is significant, especially for a Marlins’ franchise whose payroll is always close to the bottom.

The Marlins are calling up right-hander Freddy Tarnok. Find out more about the former pitching prospect at MLB Trade Rumors.

While the season hasn't been the best for this Marlins star, the trade value could be too low to do any deal at this point.

Miami starter Edward Cabrera pitched three innings and left after colliding with Eric Wagaman and CJ Abrams on a play at first.