JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Returns to lineup Alfaro (hamstring) is starting Saturday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro missed the last two games while dealing with hamstring tightness, but he'll bat seventh in Saturday's contest. The 27-year-old has gone 3-for-14 with a run, one stolen base and four strikeouts to begin the season.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins take 4-game skid into matchup with Mets

Miami heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of four straight

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Home cooking: Mets win Citi opener vs Marlins on gift HBP

Jeff McNeil launched a tying homer in the ninth inning on his 29th birthday and the New York Mets were handed the winning run on a disputed hit by pitch for a bizarre 3-2 victory o...

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hamstring issue Alfaro will sit Thursday against the Mets due to hamstring tightness, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The injury explains why Alfaro finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. Chad Wallach will make another start behind the plate, but Alfaro could return over the weekend following Friday's off day.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Takes seat Wednesday Alfaro isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro had gone 2-for-8 with three strikeouts over the first two games of the series against the Cardinals. Chad Wallach will take over behind the dish for the series finale, batting eighth.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first day off Alfaro will sit Saturday against Tampa Bay, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro started the first two games of the year, going 1-for-6 with a walk, a steal and a run. Chad Wallach starts behind the plate Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wendle's 3-run HR in 9th rallies Rays over Marlins 6-4

Joey Wendle’s three-run homer in the top of the ninth rallied the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unimpressive spring at plate Alfaro has gone 8-for-33 (.242) this spring with only one extra-base hit, a double, and a rough 3:15 BB:K in 15 Grapefruit League games.

Impact The 27-year-old struggled at the plate in 2020 and lost his starting job down the stretch as a result, so his poor showing in March is far from encouraging. Alfaro is still penciled in at the top of the Marlins' depth chart to begin this season, however, and working in his favor is that neither of his potential backups, Chad Wallach or Sandy Leon, seem likely to provide any more offense than he can.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Working on skills behind plate Alfaro drew praise Wednesday from Marlins manager Don Mattingly for the work he's put in to improve how he handles the pitching staff, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of The Miami Her...

Impact The 27-year-old was benched in the playoffs last season due in part to his poor game-calling, but Alfaro is the only catcher on the roster likely to supply much offense with regular playing time, as the alternatives are Chad Wallach (career .600 OPS) and Sandy Leon (career .611 OPS). The Marlins could look for a long-term solution at the position in this year's draft, but Alfaro will probably retain his starting spot for now, especially if he can regain the confidence of Miami's staff.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies make it official, sign J.T. Realmuto to 5-year deal

two-time All-Star catcher J

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP sources: Phillies, Realmuto agree on $115.5 million deal

Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press that the Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star catcher J

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration Alfaro signed a one-year, $2.05 million contract with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old took a step back last season but is now officially under contract with Miami for 2021. Alfaro had a .624 OPS and 36 percent strikeout rate in 100 plate appearances last season and will battle Chad Wallach for the starting job behind the plate in spring training.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins reach deals with Anderson, Alfaro and 3 relievers

The Miami Marlins have agreed to contract terms with all of their arbitration-eligible players, including third baseman Brian Anderson for $3.8 million

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for playoff opener Alfaro remains out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 1 of the Marlins' wild-card series with the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro had already been on the bench for three of the Marlins' final four regular-season games, and his absence from the lineup for Miami's playoff opener is yet another sign that he's settled into the No. 2 catcher role behind Chad Wallach. Though Alfaro has a better track record at the plate than Wallach for their respective careers, the former submitted a career-worst .624 OPS over his 100 plate appearances during the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Resting again Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro will end the regular season by sitting for the third time in four games, but he's still expected to serve as the Marlins' top backstop when the team begins postseason play next week. Chad Wallach will step in behind the plate Sunday, catching for starting pitcher Jose Urena.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Alfaro is out of the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Alfaro has two hits in his last 16 at-bats and is on the bench for the second straight contest. Chad Wallach receives another start behind the plate for Miami.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Alfaro is not in Thursday's lineup against Atlanta.

Impact He is hitting .230 with three home runs and one steal in 61 at-bats this month. Chad Wallach will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday Sports in Brief

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting nightcap Alfaro is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alfaro went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Game 1 and will head to the bench for the nightcap. Chad Wallach takes over behind the plate for Miami.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas, Cooper homer to lead Marlins over Nationals 7-3

Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Alfaro will sit Saturday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro technically finds himself on the bench two games in a row, though he did start the first game of Friday's doubleheader, so he isn't receiving two straight days off. Chad Wallach gets the nod behind the plate in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start as Miami hosts Washington

The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Pablo Lopez

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Alfaro isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Alfaro returned to action during Friday's matinee after suffering a head injury Wednesday. However, he'll sit for Game 2 of the twin bill with Chad Wallach starting at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE