Miami Marlins' Cy Young Winner Continues to Make Push to Return From Injury Before Regular Season Ends

The Miami Marlins lost on Monday night to the New York Mets 2-1, but before the game, they got some good news on the health of reigning National League Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara.

Per Daniel Alvarez-Montes, who covers baseball in Miami:

Sandy Alcántara threw his second bullpen session and is continuing his throwing program. “I’m happy, excited to be back soon”, he said.

Sandy Alcántara threw his second bullpen session and is continuing his throwing program. “I’m happy, excited to be back soon”, he said.
— Daniel Álvarez-Montes (@DanielAlvarezEE) September 18, 2023

Alvarez-Montes adds that Alcantara threw 20 pitches and threw all of his pitches - including breaking balls.

This is certainly good news for Alcantara and the Marlins. When he was placed on the injured list with a sprained UCL, there was worry about serious elbow issues, but thus far, those appear to have been avoided.

The Marlins are now 78-73 and trail in the race for the final wild card spot in the National League by 0.5 games. If they are going to make a run at the playoffs, or make a run in the playoffs, Alcantara will need to be a part of it.

The 28-year-old righty is 7-12 this year with a 4.14 ERA but despite his inability to repeat last year's Cy Young success, he's still the leader of the staff and his presence looms large.

He went 14-9 with a 2.28 ERA in 2022.

The Marlins and Mets will play again on Tuesday night at loanDepot park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET as Joey Lucchesi (NYM) pitches against Braxton Garrett.

In the battle of lefties, Lucchesi is 3-0 with a 2.83 ERA while Garrett is 9-6 with a 3.67.

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