This will be Alcantara’s fifth time as Miami’s Opening Day starter after holding that role each year from 2020 to 2023 before missing the 2024 season.

While there were trade rumors surrounding Miami Marlins star Sandy Alcantara, it appears he’ll be the ace of the team heading into the new season as he was announced as the Opening Day starter according to Christina De Nicola.

Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed to reporters Thursday that former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcántara is healthy enough to serve as the Miami Marlins' Opening Day starter.

Cal Quantrill saw an opportunity and took it. That’s essentially what went into the right-handed pitcher’s decision to sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday as the team began spring training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex in Jupiter.

The Miami Marlins and right-hander Cal Quantrill have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Quantrill, 30, has made 102 starts over the last four seasons and will add depth to a Miami rotation that hopes to be boosted by the expected return of ace Sandy Alcantara from Tommy John surgery.