Lansing, MI, October 31, 2026 — The Major League Baseball offseason has seen several player movement developments. The Miami Marlins have exercised the contract option for pitcher Sandy Alcantara, ensuring his return to the team for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, pitcher Michael King has become a free agent, and infielder Bo Bichette has decided to continue his career with the New York Mets.

The Miami Marlins announced they have exercised Sandy Alcantara’s contract option. This decision means the team has picked up the final year of Alcantara’s contract. The details of the specific financial terms for this exercised option were not provided in the summary. Alcantara, a prominent pitcher for the Marlins, will remain with the club for the duration of the contract year.

In a separate development, pitcher Michael King has entered free agency. Information regarding which team or teams he may have previously played for, or any specific circumstances leading to his free agency, was not detailed in the provided summary. As a free agent, King is now eligible to sign with any MLB team.

Infielder Bo Bichette has committed to remaining with the New York Mets. The summary did not specify whether this decision involves a new contract, an exercised option, or another type of agreement. Bichette’s continuation with the Mets marks a significant move for the franchise as it navigates its offseason roster decisions.

Further details regarding the financial implications, specific contract lengths for any of these agreements, or other associated player or team clauses were not available in the initial summary. The status of other potential free agents or trade discussions across the league remains ongoing as teams prepare for the next MLB season.


Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.

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