The Marlins aimed to acquire top Yankees prospects George Lombard Jr. or Spencer Jones in a trade for Sandy Alcantara, but the Yankees declined, reflecting Miami’s high asking price amid Alcantara’s underwhelming season (6.36 ERA). Following a three-game sweep of the Yankees, the Marlins improved to 55-55, showing unexpected progress in their rebuild, while other NL East teams like the Braves and Mets made minor moves at the trade deadline.
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