JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Báez's late homer, slick slide lead Mets past Marlins 5-3

Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning after scoring on a nifty slide in the second, and the New York Mets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory o...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson's 1st HR, Neidert's 1st win help Miami edge Mets 5-4

Newly acquired Alex Jackson hit his first career home run, Nick Neidert earned his first big league win and the Miami Marlins beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-4

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in left field Tuesday Alfaro will move from catcher to start in left field Tuesday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro has served as Miami's primary backstop this season, so the transition to left field is somewhat unexpected. The change could very possibly be related to transactions that will be made prior to Tuesday's first pitch, though no roster moves have been announced at this point.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Monday Alfaro is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro will be on the bench for the second straight contest Monday. Alex Jackson, who was acquired from Atlanta on Friday, will start behind the plate in his Miami debut.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro started the previous three games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-12 with a triple, a double, an RBI, a run and a stolen base. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in the series finale.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo HR again for Yanks as Marlins' Mattingly misses game

Anthony Rizzo homered in his second consecutive game since joining the Yankees, leading New York over Miami 4-2 on a night Marlins manager Don Mattingly missed the game after testi...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rizzo homers in his debut as Yankees beat Marlins 3-1

Newly acquired Anthony Rizzo homered, singled and walked for the New York Yankees in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raps out three hits Alfaro went 3-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to Baltimore.

Impact The catcher posted his first multi-hit performance since July 5. He's batting just .192 (10-for-52) this month. Alfaro has a .226/.271/.316 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored through 188 plate appearances, but his poor hitting has led to a more even timeshare with Sandy Leon behind the dish.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Alfaro is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro will sit for the second game in a row as Sandy Leon handles the catching duties once again. The two have seen a relatively even split in starts behind the plate in recent days, and that could remain the case during the season's final two-plus months.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro and Sandy Leon have alternated turns behind the plate in six consecutive games, with both backstops picking up three starts apiece. Though the Marlins' caching situation has resembled a timeshare of late, Alfaro still appears to be Option 1A, given that he's the younger of the two and remains under club control for at least two more years.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Alfaro will be on the bench Friday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro sits for the second time in three games. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate in his absence, catching Zach Thompson.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro's run-scoring double in 10th lifts Marlins past Nationals Jorge Alfaro's pinch-hit double in the 10th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday nigh...

JULY 22, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats

Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Alfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sandy Leon will get the nod behind the plate for the series finale, catching for starting pitcher Nick Neidert. Alfaro started four of the Marlins' first six games out of the All-Star break, going 2-for-16 with six strikeouts.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Alfaro will sit Saturday against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Alfaro has been in a big slump over his last 10 games, striking out 16 times while recording just two hits. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate in his absence.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for nightcap Alfaro isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Alfaro struck out in each of his three at-bats in the first game of Friday's twin bill. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Alfaro is not in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro will get an extra day of rest prior to the All-Star break after starting the first two games of the team's weekend series. Sandy Leon will take his place behind the palte and hit seventh.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Acuña out for season after tearing ACL vs Marlins

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morton sharp, Acuña restrained after HBP, Braves top Marlins

Charlie Morton pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Ronald Acuña Jr. was restrained after being plunked by another Marlins pitcher and the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 5-0

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Alfaro is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro sits for the early afternoon contest after starting three straight games behind the plate. Sandy Leon will catch Sandy Alcantara in his absence.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely bullpen heroes step up for Marlins MIAMI -- The Marlins witnessed the lingering effects of a game played three days ago, but Jorge Alfaro knocked the go-ahead homer in the eig...

JULY 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Alfaro homers in 8th, Marlins end Dodgers' 9-game streak

Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins ended the Los Angeles Dodgers’ nine-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup Sunday in Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro is 2-for-31 with 16 strikeouts and a walk over his past nine games and will take a seat Sunday. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in his place.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Alfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact After striking out in all four of his plate appearances in Tuesday's 4-3 loss, Alfaro will get a day off to clear his head. Sandy Leon will draw the start behind the dish, but Alfaro still appears locked in as Miami's No.1 catcher. Alfaro had caught all but one of the Marlins' previous 11 contests.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dons golden sombrero Alfaro went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact The catcher is once again struggling to make consistent contact. Alfaro is slashing .244/.298/.321 through 23 games in June with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate against only a 2.4 percent walk rate (2:28 BB:K), and his OBP on the month would be even worse were it not for four HBPs. The 28-year-old has remained in the everyday lineup for the Marlins so far, but he could begin to lose playing time to Sandy Leon if he doesn't figure things out at the plate.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE