Padres take on the Royals after Azocar's 4-hit game
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JORGE ALFARO CATCHER - NO TEAM
CATCHER - NO TEAM
Quantrill stifles former team as Guardians beat Padres 7-0
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Not in Thursday's lineup Alfaro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alfaro is 4-for-22 in August and will take a seat Thursday for the second straight game. Austin Nola will receive another start behind the plate for the Friars.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Alfaro isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro returned from a knee injury Sunday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Alfaro isn't in the lineup Monday against the Marlins.
Impact Alfaro returned to action Sunday against Washington after missing a few games with a knee issue and went 1-for-3 with a run. He'll get a day off while Austin Nola starts behind the plate and bats ninth.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Alfaro (knee) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro missed four games with a sore knee, but he is ready to get back behind the plate. He will occupy the ninth spot in the batting order against Nationals starter Paolo Espino.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals and Padres meet in series rubber match
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Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3
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Still not starting Alfaro (knee) isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals.
Impact Alfaro sustained a right knee injury during Monday's loss to the Giants and will officially be held out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. However, he expects to start behind the dish during Sunday's series finale in Washington, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting ninth once again.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Alfaro (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Nationals.
Impact Alfaro will miss a third straight game after he hurt his right knee in Monday's loss to the Giants. He's expected to sit for one more game before returning to start behind the plate Sunday, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diegoe reports. Austin Nola will start at catcher and bat ninth in Friday's series opener.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals host the Padres to begin 3-game series
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Expected to avoid injured list Alfaro (knee) isn't likely to need a trip to the injured list, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro was pulled from Monday's loss to San Francisco after hurting his right knee and wasn't in the lineup either of the subsequent two days. However, it doesn't appear that the injury is serious enough to warrant a trip to the IL. The Padres have a day off Thursday, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to return for the series opener in Washington on Friday.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Alfaro (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact Alfaro was removed from Monday's game due to a knee injury and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres and Giants meet with series tied 1-1
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Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
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Padres notes: Alfaro expected to avoid IL; Tatis' conditioning Jorge Alfaro, Austin Nola have teamed up for all the innings behind the plate for Padres in 2022
AUGUST 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Held out Tuesday Alfaro (knee) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Impact The extent of Alfaro's injury is not known, but he will miss at least one game and possibly another, as the Padres will have an off day following Wednesday's series finale. Austin Nola will get the start behind the plate Tuesday night.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulled after hurting knee Alfaro was removed from Monday's loss to San Francisco due to a knee issue, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alfaro initially remained in the game after being evaluated on the field, but he was replaced behind the plate by Austin Nola in the eighth inning. Alfaro dealt with right knee inflammation in late June and early July, though it's not yet certain whether the issue that resulted in his removal Monday is related. The backstop is off to a slow start to August, going 3-for-17 with three RBI and eight strikeouts through five games.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wood, Giants beat slumping Padres 1-0 after overturned call
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On bench Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Alfaro has a .603 OPS with a home run, 10 RBI and a 38.9 percent strikeout rate since the All-Star break and will head to the bench Sunday for the third time in the past four games. Austin Nola will receive another look behind the plate for San Diego.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Thursday Alfaro isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro started the last three games and went 3-for-12 with three RBI, a run and five strikeouts. Austin Nola is taking over behind the dish and batting eighth.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Game 1 lineup Alfaro was added to the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
Impact Alfaro was set to come off the bench in the opener of Tuesday's twin bill, but he will join the lineup in place of Luke Voit, who was traded to the Nationals after the initial lineup was posted. Alfaro will bat cleanup serve as the designated hitter in the first game, and he could start behind the plate in Game 2.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits Tuesday afternoon Alfaro is on the bench for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Colorado, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro will certainly share the day's catching duties with Austin Nola, who's behind the plate for the first game. Alfaro has gone 5-for-19 with a double, a home run and seven RBI in six games since the All-Star break.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Alfaro isn't starting Monday against Colorado, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Alfaro has alternated starts behind the dish recently, and he'll take a seat after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Sunday. Austin Nola is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Saturday's lineup Afaro is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.
Impact Alfaro has been swinging a hot bat, hitting .355 with one home run and eight RBI over his last nine games. Austin Nola will start behind the dish and bat sixth.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
