Having not allowed a run in his last two starts, Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara sent the first nine Houston Astros hitters he faced back to the dugout.

Sandy Alcantara’s deal anchors the Marlins’ rotation, blending big-money security with team control—his salary reflects not just talent, but Miami’s bet on a pitching ace for years to come. Check all about his contract.

Miami opted not to trade its 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner. In their only trade Thursday, the Marlins sent their longest-tenured position player in outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the Houston Astros for right-hander Ryan Gusto and two prospects, infielder Chase Jaworsky and outfielder Esmil Valencia.