This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/marlins as Miami Marlins Star Has Best Game Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline. The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and the Miami Marlins hold some intriguing players that contenders could be interested in. One of those players is star starting pitcher, Sandy Alcantara.

Cease’s name has come up in trade rumors, largely because he’s in his final year under contract and is making nearly $14 million. Theoretically, the Padres could trade Cease for controllable pieces, while freeing up money to spend elsewhere on the roster.

Game summary of the Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres MLB game, final score 4-3, from July 22, 2025 on ESPN.