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.

When the MLB trade deadline rolls around later this summer, Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will undoubtedly be one of the biggest names on the rumor mill. Could the Mets come calling?

It's only a matter of when the Marlins move on from Sandy Alcántara, and there's a strong chance the Chicago Cubs are a favorite to acquire him at the deadline.

Major League Baseball's regular season isn't even a week old, yet Miami Marlins lead decision maker Peter Bendix is already being asked about trading staff ace Sandy Alcantara --

Sandy Alcantara had waited more than a year and a half for this moment. The Miami Marlins’ ace spent all of last season relegated to the dugout as he rehabbed following Tommy John surgery and vowed to return better than ever once he got back to the mound.

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara’s stoic nature is one of the many reasons he is considered one of baseball’s best. He is unfazed by the moment whether it be the postseason, World Baseball Classic or All-Star Game.

The Miami Marlins were recently predicted to land multiple top 100 prospects in a trade for their ace, Sandy Alcántara.