Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara throws second bullpen session, confident of 2023 return
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gregory Bull]
MIAMI (AP) — Injured Miami Marlins ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara feels confident of returning this season after throwing his second bullpen session. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined since Sept. 6 because of a right forearm flexor strain. Alcantara felt discomfort while pitching against Washington on Sept. 3. Before going on the injured list with the first arm-related issue of his big league career, the 28-year-old had thrown 184 2/3 innings and three complete games, going 7-12 with a 4.14 ERA and 151 strikeouts.
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