JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Handed walking papers Alfaro was released by the Cubs on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Alfaro agreed to a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league camp with Chicago in December, but he'll head to the open market after failing to make the Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old backstop appeared in 18 games a season ago across stops in Colorado and Boston, but he struggled to a .146 average (7-for-52) with one homer, four RBI and two runs scored.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Cubs The Cubs signed Alfaro to a minor-league contract Wednesday with an invitation to major-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Alfaro, 30, batted just .146/.212/.292 with one home run and 15 strikeouts in 52 major-league plate appearances last year between the Rockies and Red Sox. He'll be at least third on Chicago's organizational depth chart at catcher behind Yan Gomes and Miguel Amaya.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C Jorge Alfaro signs minor league deal with Marlins Catcher Jorge Alfaro is returning to the Miami Marlins, signing a minor league deal Tuesday to come back to his former club.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Back with Marlins on minors deal Alfaro signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It's a return to South Beach for Alfaro, who played for the Marlins from 2019-21. The 30-year-old catcher has seen brief action in the majors this season with the Red Sox and Rockies but has spent most of the year at the Triple-A level. That's where he'll report this week, joining the Marlins' affiliate in Jacksonville.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Alfaro cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republicanreports.

Impact Alfaro appeared in eight games during his brief time with Boston and went 2-for-17 in 20 plate appearances. The veteran backstop will look to latch on elsewhere, likely via a minor-league deal.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves off 40-man roster The Red Sox designated Alfaro for assignment Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro spent just under a month on the Red Sox's 40-man roster and 26-man active roster, serving as the No. 2 option at catcher while Reese McGuire (oblique) was on the shelf. As anticipated, Alfaro finds himself as the odd man out with McGuire returning from the IL on Tuesday to reclaim his role as Connor Wong's top backup. Alfaro saw limited work behind Wong while he was with Boston, going 2-for-17 with two walks against three strikeouts. The 30-year-old will now be exposed to waivers and could hold some appeal for an organization looking to upgrade its catching depth.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Boston on MLB deal Alfaro signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Alfaro caught on with the Rockies after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Red Sox last month, but he's now back with Boston after Colorado cut him loose and this time he'll head straight to the majors. The 30-year-old will back up Connor Wong at catcher while Reese McGuire (oblique) is sidelined and might also see a little action in the outfield and/or at designated hitter.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Colorado outrighted Alfaro to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact Alfaro passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Rockies last Friday. He can elect to become a free agent, but it seems there has been no decision in that regard just yet. The 30-year-old catcher and corner outfielder slashed .161/.188/.387 in his 32 plate appearances with Colorado.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Alfaro was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Alfaro slashed just .161/.188/.387 in 10 games (32 plate appearances) during his two-week stay with Colorado and now heads into DFA limbo. Austin Wynns remains the backup to starting catcher Elias Diaz.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes three-run blast Alfaro went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Alfaro came up big late in the game with a three-run blast to center field to bring the Rockies within breathing distance. The 30-year-old went hitless in his first three games with the ballclub but has tallied three extra-base hits over his last eight at-bats. Alfaro will get the occasional start behind the dish but primarily will handle backup duties and doesn't carry much fantasy consideration. He's slashing .158/.200/.421 with four RBI, a run scored and a 0:9 BB:K over 20 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster Colorado selected Alfaro's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Brian Serven has been optioned out and Alfaro will take over as the new backup to Elias Diaz. Alfaro, 30, has slashed .323/.366/.524 with seven home runs and five stolen bases in 46 games this year between the Triple-A affiliates of the Red Sox and Rockies. Beyond backup catching duties, he can also play some corner outfield.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minor-league deal Alfaro signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Alfaro was released by the Red Sox last Saturday, and the veteran backstop finds a new club a week later. The backstop last played in the majors with the Padres in 2022, and he hit .246/.285/.383 with seven homers over 82 games and 256 at-bats. It's possible Alfaro could spend time with the Rockies, but they will need to add him to the 40-man roster in order to do so.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially released by Sox Alfaro was released by the Red Sox on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Alfaro exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract earlier this week and the Sox have now officially granted him his release. The 29-year-old catcher and corner outfielder should find interest on the open market after posting a shiny .320/.367/.520 batting line across 191 plate appearances with Triple-A Worcester.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of minors deal Alfaro has opted out of his minor-league contract with the Red Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Alfaro has batted .320/.366/.520 with six home runs and four stolen bases across 43 games with Triple-A Worcester, but he wasn't seeing a promotion on the horizon so he'll look for a gig elsewhere. It wouldn't be a surprise if another club finds a spot on the major-league roster for him.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to minors The Red Sox reassigned Alfaro to minor-league camp Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Though Alfaro possesses more of a track record at the big-league level than either Reese McGuire or Connor Wong, Boston saw both backstops as more ideal options behind the dish than the 29-year-old, who was attending camp as a non-roster invitee. Alfaro's minor-league deal includes an opt-out clause that allowed him to seek out an MLB roster spot elsewhere, but with no better opportunity presenting itself when he canvassed the market, he'll stick around in the Boston organization for now. Expect Alfaro to open the campaign at Triple-A Worcester.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro's two-run home run | 03/23/2023 Jorge Alfaro launches a two-run homer to left field, extending the Red Sox's lead to 6-2 in the top of the 6th inning

MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jorge Alfaro's 2-run home run | 03/18/2023 Jorge Alfaro smashes a no-doubter to bring home Niko Goodrum and extend the Red Sox's lead over the Orioles to 7-4

MARCH 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has March 25 upward mobility clause Alfaro has a March 25 upward mobility clause in his minor-league contract with the Red Sox which would allow him to sign a major-league deal elsewhere if Boston doesn't plan to hav...

Impact The Red Sox seem likely to keep Alfaro around, whether that's as Reese McGuire's backup or as a third catcher along with McGuire and Connor Wong. Alfaro can also play first base and the corner outfield spots in a pinch, which helps his chances of sticking on the roster.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Accolades for catchers McGuire, Wong amid Alfaro's arrival FORT MYERS, Fla. -- While the recent Spring Training arrival of non-roster invite Jorge Alfaro added some drama to the Red Sox’s catching si...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reports to camp Alfaro arrived to spring training Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Alfaro was delayed by visa issues that prevented him from reporting last Wednesday. He appeared in 82 games for the Padres in 2022, posting a .668 OPS with seven home runs and 40 RBI. The 29-year-old backstop will compete with Reese McGuire and Connor Wong for one of two spots on the Opening Day roster. His minor-league deal includes opt-outs June 1 and July 1.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro, Red Sox catcher with chance to win Opening Day roster spot, arrives at camp Jorge Alfaro's Red Sox contract comes with a $2 million base salary if he makes the major league roster.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Delayed by visa issues Alfaro has yet to report to spring training due to visa issues, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact It's not ideal since Alfaro is competing for a roster spot, but he should be in camp before long. The 29-year-old inked a minor-league deal with the Red Sox in January after hitting .246/.285/.383 across 274 plate appearances for the Padres last season. He's competing with Reese McGuire and Connor Wong for at-bats at catcher.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox reportedly sign catcher Jorge Alfaro The Red Sox reportedly signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox add catcher Alfaro on Minors deal (source) The Red Sox have agreed to a Minor League deal with catcher Jorge Alfaro, a source told MLB.com's Ian Browne. The Red Sox, who have not conf...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM