Alcantara's All-Star case grows after Ohtani's NL roster exit

Marlins have 4th-most wins, just two All-Stars.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

With Shohei Ohtani out of the All-Star Game, it should open up the door for Sandy Alcantara to join the NL squad. The Ma Via @CraigMish on X

What happened: Craig Mish reported that Shohei Ohtani's withdrawal from the All-Star Game should open a spot for Sandy Alcantara on the NL roster. Mish noted the Marlins rank fourth in MLB in wins but have only two All-Star selections.

Why it matters: Ohtani's exit from the NL squad leaves a roster spot open, and Mish argues Alcantara's production makes him the natural fill-in given Miami's record. The Marlins have won 52 games against 42 losses, a pace Mish frames as out of step with just two All-Star nods.

By the numbers: Miami is 52-42, tied for the majors' fourth-most wins, and had won six straight before Thursday's 3-2 series finale loss to Cleveland. The Marlins are averaging 4.6 runs scored against 4.3 allowed on the season.

What to watch: Whether MLB adds Alcantara to the NL All-Star roster in the coming days.

Sources

@CraigMish 2026-07-11T02:52:25.388448+00:00

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