Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sandy Alcántara

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

Discover the career path of Sandy Alcántara, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Sandy Alcántara is a professional baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic currently playing for the Miami Marlins in MLB. He previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Alcántara is known for his pitching abilities in Major League Baseball.

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July 2013: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals

In July 2013, at the age of 17, Alcántara signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2013: Signed with the Cardinals

In 2013, Alcántara signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Alcántara made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

2015: Season with Gulf Coast Cardinals

In 2015, Alcántara played with the Gulf Coast Cardinals, achieving a 4–4 record and a 3.22 ERA in 12 games started.

July 2016: Promoted to Palm Beach Cardinals

In July 2016, Alcántara was promoted to the Palm Beach Cardinals.

September 1, 2017: MLB Promotion

On September 1, 2017, after a season with the Springfield Cardinals, Alcántara was promoted to the major leagues by the Cardinals.

December 14, 2017: Traded to Miami Marlins

On December 14, 2017, Alcántara was traded to the Miami Marlins along with other players in exchange for Marcell Ozuna.

2017: MLB Debut and Trade

In 2017, Alcántara made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. After the 2017 season, he was traded to the Miami Marlins.

2018: Began with New Orleans Baby Cakes

In 2018, Alcántara began the season with the New Orleans Baby Cakes.

May 19, 2019: First Career Shutout

On May 19, 2019, Alcántara pitched his first career shutout against the New York Mets.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Alcántara was selected as an All-Star.

2019: All-Star Selection and Season Performance

In 2019, Alcántara was the sole Miami Marlins player named to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, where he pitched the eighth inning. He finished the 2019 season with a 6–14 record and a 3.88 ERA.

2020: 2020 Season

In the shortened 2020 season, Alcántara recorded a 3–2 record with a 3.00 ERA in 42 innings.

November 28, 2021: Contract Extension

On November 28, 2021, the Marlins signed Alcántara to a contract extension worth $56 million.

2022: Exceptional Season and Cy Young Award

In 2022, Alcántara had a 14–9 record with a 2.28 ERA, leading the National League with a bWAR of 8.0. He unanimously won the 2022 NL Cy Young Award.

2022: All-Star and Cy Young Award

In 2022, Alcántara was named an All-Star and won the National League Cy Young Award.

2025: Return from Injury and Season Performance

In 2025, Alcántara returned from injury with an up-and-down season, finishing with an 11-12 record and a 5.36 ERA.

2026: Franchise Record Sixth Opening Day Start

In 2026, Alcántara was selected for his franchise record sixth Opening Day start for the Marlins, pitching 7 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts against the Colorado Rockies, earning the win.