Marlins keep Alcantara as King and Bichette make free agency moves

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 23:33 · Archive

Sandy Alcantara remains with Miami after the Marlins exercised his option, while Michael King and other pitchers became free agents.

The Miami Marlins exercised their $21 million option on starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara rather than pay a $2 million buyout. The 31-year-old right-hander will remain with the club, guaranteeing him $75 million over six years as part of the deal he agreed to in November 2021. Alcantara was 13-11 with a 3.87 ERA in 33 starts and three relief appearances in 2026, his second season following Tommy John surgery.

Michael King, also 31, became a free agent Friday after declining a $28 million player option in favour of a $5 million buyout. He had agreed in December to a deal guaranteeing $75 million over three seasons that allowed him to end it after one year and $17 million. He recorded a 12-10 record with a 3.21 ERA in 32 starts. King was among 14 new free agents that day, bringing the total to 155 in the two days following the World Series.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray and San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez also became free agents after their teams declined mutual options. Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets, which he signed in January for $126 million over three years with a $40 million signing bonus.

How it is being reported

• Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with MetsSandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets.Clickorlando · 30 Oct, 23:05
• Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with MetsSandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets.News4Jax · 30 Oct, 23:05

In this story: Sandy Alcantara · Miami Marlins · Michael King · Bo Bichette · New York Mets · Sonny Gray · Nick Martinez

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log