The Miami Marlins made the announcement on Monday. Sandy Alcantara, who was promoted to the Major Leagues prior to the All-Star Break, won his only appearance on the mound before being placed on the disabled list. The rookie is considered the team’s No. 2 prospect.
“Before returning to the big leagues, the Marlins first want Alcantara to polish up his fastball command,” writes Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. “Over the past month, he has been recovering from a right axillary infection.”
Alcantara was the centerpiece of a deal that sent outfielder Marcell Ozuna to the St.