This will be Alcantara’s fifth time as Miami’s Opening Day starter after holding that role each year from 2020 to 2023 before missing the 2024 season.

Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed to reporters Thursday that former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcántara is healthy enough to serve as the Miami Marlins' Opening Day starter.

Sandy Alcantara will take the mound for the Miami Marlins on Opening Day, marking his return from Tommy John surgery.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day as the Miami Marlins take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 27. Per a press release: “I’m honored by the invitation to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Miami Marlins on Opening Day,

I’m honored by the invitation to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Miami Marlins on Opening Day,’ Marino said.

Clayton McCullough on Thursday wasted no time making the easiest decision thus far in his tenure as Marlins manager: Ace Sandy Alcantara will start on Opening Day, when the Marlins host the Pirates on March 27 at loanDepot park.