What happened: The Miami Marlins exercised their 2027 club option on right-hander Sandy Alcantara on Friday. The decision keeps the former Cy Young Award winner under team control for the next two seasons under the terms of his extension.

Why it matters: Exercising the option solidifies the frontline of Miami's starting rotation following a season clouded by persistent summer trade rumors. The commitment establishes contractual clarity as the front office navigates offseason roster construction without risking him reaching early free agency.

What to watch: Miami enters the winter evaluating rotation depth and potential extension discussions before Alcantara approaches the final year of the pact.