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Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara recorded the first save of his career on Wednesday night against Arizona, coming just two days after he threw 101 pitches in a start that ended in a no-decision. The rare workload highlights the Marlins' pitching depth challenges late in the 2026 season. Alcantara, primarily known as a starter, was used in relief in an unusual role reversal that drew attention from analysts tracking bullpen usage trends across MLB.