JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Exits Tuesday's game Alfaro was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles with a left hamstring issue, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The 27-year-old missed a week earlier this season while dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it appears he's not fully recovered from the injury. Alfaro figures to take a seat for the day game in Wednesday's series finale, regardless of the severity of the injury.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wood, 4 relievers help Giants 3-hit Marlins in 1-0 win

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APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting in series finale Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro started at catcher in four of the Marlins' last five games, so he'll likely just be getting a breather Sunday as Miami wraps up its series with San Francisco. Chad Wallach checks in behind the plate, batting eighth for the Marlins.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits walkoff double Alfaro went 2-for-6 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Alfaro hit a two-RBI double with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to win the game. It was a nice day for Alfaro not only walking it off, but recording his first two-hit game and first three RBI of the year. Coming into Saturday, the catcher had twice as many strikeouts (10) as hits (5) this season.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro helps Marlins rally in 9th, 10th to beat Giants 7-6

Jorge Alfaro hit a game-ending, two-run double and the Miami Marlins rallied from two-run deficits in the ninth and 10th innings to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 16, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sitting Thursday Alfaro is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact He is hitting .174 with a 41.7 percent strikeout rate through 23 at-bats. Chad Wallach will start at catcher and bat eighth.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Marlins rout Braves 14-8

Adam Duvall drove in seven runs against his former Atlanta teammates with four hits, including two home runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Max Fried and the Braves 14-8

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Alfaro (hamstring) will start Tuesday's game against Atlanta, catching and batting eighth, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro will play for the first time in a week after missing time with a tight hamstring. He went 3-for-14 at the plate in four games prior to suffering the injury. His return pushes Chad Wallach back to a bench role.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper drives in 3 to lift Marlins over Braves in 10 innings

Garrett Cooper had three RBIs and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning off Jacob Webb, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from lineup Alfaro has been scratched from Monday's lineup against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro was slated to return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to hamstring tightness, but he'll be a late scratch for the second time in the last three days, presumably due to his hamstring issue once again. It's not yet clear whether Alfaro will require time on the injured list. Chad Wallach will start behind the plate Monday, batting eighth.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Alfaro (hamstring) is starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Alfaro sat out the last two games due to left hamstring tightness, but it appears as though he'll avoid a trip to the injured list for now. The 27-year-old has appeared in four games this year and has gone 3-for-14 with a run and one stolen base.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara expected to start for Miami against Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angry Stroman lasts 9 pitches in Mets-Marlins' rainout

Marcus Stroman was unhappy that the New York Mets began their game against the Miami Marlins in a steady rain, and he lasted just nine pitches before play was stopped

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday, IL possible Manager Don Mattingly said Alfaro (hamstring) won't play Sunday and could end up on the injured list, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was a late scratch for Saturday's contest due to tightness in his left hamstring, and the team may decide whether a trip to the injured list is necessary Monday. Chad Wallach will work behind the plate Sunday in Alfaro's absence.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets to host Marlins Sunday

The Miami Marlins take on the New York Mets

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three...

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Saturday Alfaro was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Mets due to lingering tightness in his left hamstring.

Impact He was originally slated to return after missing two games with hamstring tightness, but apparently he didn't quite get through pregame warmups without still feeling the injury. Chad Wallach will enter the lineup in his place.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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