Sandy Alcantara 2026 Outlook: Could Rebound Slightly in 2026
The veteran righty made 31 starts in 2025, going 11-12 with a bloated 5.36 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and 142 strikeouts in 174 innings. His xERA was almost a full run lower at 4.58, while his xFIP was 4.19.
The fact that he was healthy was a major boon, even if the results differed from his previous ace-like status. Alcantara missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. Look for Alcantara to make 30 starts again, pitch around 175 innings, and record 150 strikeouts with league-average ratios, despite his low 19.1% K%. The fastball velocity is still in the 91st percentile while also maintaining an excellent groundball rate at 46.6%. His current ADP in the 150 range means he is being drafted in the middle of the 13th round in 12-team leagues, making him the 59th pitcher off the board. That makes him a back-end starter for most fantasy teams in 2026.
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