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Career timeline: Sandy Alcantara

Signed in 2013 out of the Dominican Republic, Sandy Alcantara has evolved from a flamethrowing prospect to one of the game's best pitchers

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2017: Enjoy The Show

A baby-faced Alcantara debuted out of the bullpen for St. Louis, striking out three-time World Series champion Buster Posey for his first K

Dec. 14, 2017

Welcome to Miami: Alcantara became the centerpiece of a trade between the rebuilding Marlins and Cardinals for outfielder Marcell Ozuna

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2018: I've got potential

By no means a finished product, Alcantara won his Marlins debut but didn't return to the Majors until September

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2019: I can go the distance

Little did we know this would become a recurring thing for Alcantara, who entered the 2023 season with nine complete games and three shutouts for his career

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2019: All that glitters is gold

Thanks to a solid first half, Alcantara made the first of his two All-Star appearances in Cleveland

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2020: Waiting is the hardest part

Alcantara had to wait for his first Opening Day start but made the most of it in the COVID-affected season

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2020: Leader of the pack

When the Marlins returned to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, Alcantara dominated in a victory

Dec. 1, 2021

Just got paid: Alcantara signs a five-year, $56 million extension -- the largest length and value for a first-year arbitration-eligible pitcher in MLB history

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March 14, 2022

I'll be missing you: Alcantara models his new glove in honor of his late mother and brother

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2022: Better than revenge

During his historic season, Alcantara tossed a complete game vs. his former club in dramatic fashion

Nov. 17, 2022

Remember the name: Alcantara is rewarded for his stellar season, becoming the first Marlin to win the NL Cy Young Award

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