In his last start, Alcantara showed signs of why he was a centerpiece in the Marcell Ozuna trade with the Cardinals. The rookie threw seven-plus scoreless innings in a win over the Phillies. Alcantara struck out six and commanded his 98-mph fastball.
Fresh off a four-start run that saw him go 3-0 with a 1.99 ERA, Vargas allowed five runs (four earned) in his last outing against the Dodgers. On paper, he’ll receive a reprieve in his next start against the Marlins and their 30th-ranked offense.