Updates on battles in left and center, rotation news, two injuries and more Marlins notes
Briefly

The Miami Marlins stand at 3-7 after their first ten games of spring training. The starting rotation appears set with Alcantara, Quantrill, Weathers, Cabrera, and Meyer, but Cabrera's performance requires scrutiny, showing a poor ERA. Meanwhile, Weathers has excelled, while Meyer is developing new pitches after a promising first outing. Alcantara, recovering from surgery, seems poised for a good season but may face an innings limit. Trade talks are already surfacing regarding Alcantara as teams evaluate his availability.
"He's spent the offseason working really hard on incorporating these new pitches, McCullough told reporters in Jupiter.... This guy was a first-round pick. There's always been a lot of talent there."
"Alcantara, back from Tommy John surgery, looks as good as ever, hitting triple digits on the radar gun and showing command with his exceptional changeup and slider."
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