JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Red Sox beat sloppy Marlins 5-3 for 5th straight win

Christian Arroyo hit a two-run single in Boston’s three-run fourth inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of Miami’s shoddy play to hold off the Marlins 5-3 for their fifth straigh...

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he's sitting for the second time in the series, Alfaro still appears to have a lock on the No. 1 catching job over Sandy Leon, who is behind the plate Sunday. Since coming off the injured list May 25, Alfaro has gone 7-for-28 with two home runs, a double, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs in 10 games.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings' hit lifts Pirates, Marlins' 8th loss in row

Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 and extended the Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years to eight...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Friday Alfaro is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Alfaro started the last three games and will take a seat for Friday's contest. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in his absence.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Alfaro isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's loss to Boston. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Alfaro went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-2 loss to Boston.

Impact Alfaro put Miami on the board in the second inning with his first homer of the year. He's lost more than a month of playing time to a recurring left hamstring issue. In 47 plate appearances, the catcher has provided five RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base. Alfaro should remain Miami's primary backstop, although Sandy Leon provides a veteran option as his backup.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo, Red Sox beat Marlins 5-2 in rain-shortened game

Alex Verdugo hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, J

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Alfaro is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Alfaro was in the lineup for his first two games back with the team following a hamstring injury which sidelined him for over a month. He'll get a rest after going 1-for-7 in those games, with Sandy Leon starting behind the plate.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Alfaro (hamstring) will make his first start since April 20 on Tuesday after being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro was placed on the the 10-day injured list on April 20, but a mid-May setback in his rehab ultimately held him out over a month. The backstop will make his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies, catching and batting seventh.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall's 3-run homer helps Marlins beat Phillies 9-6

Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and Jesús Aguilar drove in two runs with a double and a single to help the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from 10-day IL Alfaro (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, but he should be available off the bench and will likely take over as the primary catcher going forward. Alfaro missed over a month due to his hamstring strain, but he hit .229 with three RBI, a run and a stolen base in 10 games to begin the year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Completes rehab assignment Alfaro (hamstring) has completed his rehab assignment and joined his teammates in Miami on Monday but has not yet been activated, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact A hamstring strain has already kept Alfaro out for over a month, a period which was extended by a minor setback in mid-May. He's looked good in five rehab games, homering twice, and should be back on the active roster soon, though whether or not that comes prior to Monday's game against the Phillies remains to be seen.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Philadelphia following Poteet's solid performance

Miami looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Cody Poteet

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami hosts New York, aims to build on Lopez's solid outing

Miami looks to follow up a dominant performance by Saturday starter Pablo Lopez

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets to take on Marlins on the road

The Marlins will start Pablo Lopez on Saturday while the Mets have yet to decide who will get the start

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes rehab assignment Alfaro (hamstring) appeared in rehab games Wednesday and Thursday for Triple-A Jacksonville and will play in at least two more before returning from the injured list, Christina De...

Impact Alfaro was scratched from Jacksonville's lineup last Thursday due to soreness and remained shut down for five more days, but he's back on track now. He's schedule to serve as the designated hitter Friday before starting behind the plate Saturday. Whether or not that's his final rehab game remains to be seen.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York to visit Miami Friday

The Marlins will start Jordan Holloway on Friday while the Mets have yet to decide who will take the mound

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins visit the Phillies following Rogers' strong showing

Miami looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Rogers

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies host Marlins, aim to build on Wheeler's strong showing

Philadelphia looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Zack Wheeler

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working out again Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that Alfaro (hamstring) has been cleared to resume some baseball activities, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro had been shut down during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville for the past few days due to a setback with his strained left hamstring, but he looks like he'll ready to begin ramping up again. Mattingly noted that Alfaro hasn't yet received the green light to start up a hitting progression, so the catcher may be a week or more away from appearing in minor-league games. Sandy Leon is expected to continue serving as the Marlins' primary backstop while Alfaro is on the mend.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins to take on Phillies on the road

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Tuesday while the Marlins have yet to decide who will get the start

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles hosts Miami following Bauer's solid showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Trevor Bauer

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Marlins to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers

Neither team has named a starter for Saturday's game

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with more soreness Alfaro (hamstring) has been dealing with soreness on his left side, which explains why he hasn't played in the last few days while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville,...

Impact Alfaro has already missed over three weeks with a strained left hamstring. It's unclear if he's suffered a setback or is dealing with a new injury, but either way, he'll need to get healthy again and appear in a few more rehab games before the Marlins are ready to activate him.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Alfaro (hamstring) was a late scratch from the first game of Triple-A Jacksonville's doubleheader on Thursday and he didn't play in the second game, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com...

Impact While the Marlins didn't offer an explanation for his removal from the game, it doesn't bode well for Alfaro's chances of being activated from the injured list any time soon. He had played five innings Tuesday to kick off his rehab assignment before a rainout Wednesday. The catcher will need to prove he can handle a regular workload, including playing in back-to-back games, before he's expected to rejoin the big-league roster.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE