Eury Perez Untouchable in Marlins’ Pitching Trade Talks

The Miami Marlins are walking that familiar tightrope again, trying to balance competing now with protecting their long-term pitching core. As they poke around the trade market for a starting pitcher to spark a weak lineup, one thing’s non-negotiable: Eury Perez is untouchable.

The 22-year-old righty sits at the center of Miami’s rotation plans. Every conversation with rival clubs starts—and ends—with that fact.

Eury Perez: The Cornerstone Miami Won’t Move

Small-market teams often trade young arms for bats, but the Marlins aren’t budging with Perez. He’s under team control through 2029 and won’t even hit arbitration until next winter.

That kind of value and upside? Front offices drool over it, and Miami knows it.

Post-Surgery Perez Still Looks Like an Ace in the Making

It’s not just Perez’s age or contract that makes Miami so stubborn here. He lost all of 2024 to Tommy John surgery, which is a big deal for any young pitcher.

When he came back in mid-2025, the questions were obvious. Would his stuff still play? Would his command hold up?

Early signs look good:

Those numbers line up with his strong 2023 rookie year. More importantly, Perez’s fastball velocity and spin rates stayed elite, which shows his raw tools are still there.

That’s why Miami is talking contract extensions and why he’s not going anywhere in trade talks.

Why the Marlins Are Shopping a Starter

Miami’s thinking is simple: the rotation has depth, but the lineup just doesn’t. If they want to make a real push, they need more offense—preferably proven bats.

Injuries Complicate the Trade Landscape

On paper, trading a starter for a bat makes sense. But the pitching market’s tricky.

Braxton Garrett and Max Meyer both have talent, but injuries have hurt their trade value. Teams will ask, but the return probably won’t match what Miami wants, especially for a club that’s always nervous about thinning out its own depth.

Top prospects Thomas White and Robby Snelling are almost certainly staying. They’re part of the next wave behind Perez, and Miami’s not eager to risk long-term stability for a quick lineup fix.

Who Could Actually Be Traded?

With Perez off-limits and the top prospects staying, attention shifts to more realistic trade chips. A few names pop up again and again in league circles, each with its own risk-reward angle for Miami.

Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers: Controlled Arms with Risk

Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers make the most sense as trade candidates. Both are under team control through 2028, which helps their value.

Still, both have injury histories. That could nudge Miami toward selling high if the right deal comes up.

Cabrera’s stuff hints at frontline potential, but his consistency and health are still up in the air. Weathers has shown flashes of mid-rotation upside when he’s right.

If the Marlins want to upgrade the offense without touching Perez or their blue-chip prospects, these two might be the best bet for a solid return.

Sandy Alcantara: Unlikely, but Always Asked About

You can’t talk about the Marlins’ rotation without mentioning Sandy Alcantara. He’s a former Cy Young winner and the emotional anchor of the staff.

Rival GMs always ask, but Alcantara’s not going anywhere. As Miami inches closer to real contention, keeping a proven workhorse at the top of the rotation feels even more crucial.

The front office seems to view Alcantara and Perez as the twin pillars of a playoff-caliber staff, not trade bait.

Miami’s Balancing Act: Improve Now, Protect Tomorrow

The Marlins’ offseason feels like a tightrope walk. They’re chasing immediate lineup upgrades, but they’re also guarding their rotation for the future.

They seem ready—maybe even eager—to trade a starter. But they’ll only do it on their own terms.

Perez? He’s basically off the table. The top pitching prospects? Also not available.

Alcantara is likely sticking around since the front office still sees a window to compete. So, when it comes to trade chips, Cabrera and Weathers stand out as the most realistic options.

Garrett and Meyer could move too, but their health makes things tricky. Not impossible, just… less likely.

If another team wants one of Miami’s arms, they’ll need to pay up—big time. And if anyone’s bold enough to ask about Eury Perez, well, they’d better have something extraordinary in mind.

 
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