The Toronto Blue Jays have recently inked Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a massive $500 million contract extension, a clear indication that the team is committed to competing now rather than entering a rebuilding phase. With their focus on constructing a championship-caliber roster around Guerrero, could a trade for him be in the cards?
He is the ace of the Miami Marlins and a former National League Cy Young Award winner, has surfaced in trade rumors. Adding a frontline starter like him would significantly bolster the Blue Jays’ rotation.
So, what might a trade between the Blue Jays and Marlins centered around Alcantara look like?
Breaking down potential Blue Jays-Marlins Sandy Alcantara trade
The Marlins are currently in the midst of a rebuild. Sandy Alcantara is signed through the 2026 season, with a team option for 2027. Dealing him before the 2025 trade deadline would help Miami get the most out of his remaining value.
Although Alcantara missed all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery, he’s shown flashes of returning to his elite form early in the 2025 season.
Here’s a potential trade scenario between the Blue Jays and Marlins:
Blue Jays acquire: RHP Sandy Alcantara
Marlins acquire: RHP Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect), OF Alan Roden (Blue Jays’ No. 5 prospect), 3B/OF Charles McAdoo (Blue Jays’ No. 13 prospect)
Analyzing the return for Miami
Dealing a 29-year-old ace still under team control for nearly two more seasons (including the 2027 option) carries risk. However, with the Marlins far from contending, capitalizing on Alcantara’s value fits their long-term strategy.
This proposed package nets Miami a high-upside arm in Yesavage along with two promising position player prospects. The fact that two of the players are ranked among Toronto’s top five prospects adds real appeal to the deal.
