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The Miami Marlins have two pitchers that could be moved at the MLB trade deadline, including Edward Cabrera, who has become more coveted.

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The Miami Marlins don’t have to trade Alcantara, who is under team control through the 2027 season. But if they do, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report believes the Toronto Blue Jays are the best fit for the right-handed pitcher.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox have yet to make a move, with pitching remaining their top priority. According to MassLive.com's Sean McAdam, they’ve reached out to the Miami Marlins about ace Sandy Alcantara.

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The Miami Marlins are expected to make some moves before the MLB trade deadline, but based on how well they have been playing and on all of the club control they own over most of their intriguing trade assets, they may not sell off as many players as most seem to believe.

The Marlins have been on such a strong run over the last month-plus, not even the team that entered this weekend series with the best record in the Major Leagues has slowed them down.