This Marlins regime consistently tells interested teams legit ace Sandy Alcantara is not available. But considering the rest of their roster, rival execs remain hopeful their minds change. The belief remains that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays will figure it out for close to $500 million.

Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor discussed the possibility of the Mets swinging a trade for Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara Frankie Montas has started throwing as he works his way back from a lat injury The Mets signed first baseman Jon Singleton and infielder Niko Goodrum to minor league deals

Three New York Mets players—outfielders Juan Soto and Starling Marte and shortstop Francisco Lindor—expressed to Mike Puma of the New York Post that they would like to see their team pursue Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara if he became available.