JORGE ALFARO NEWS

Clubs homer in win Alfaro went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 10-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Alfaro accounted for the Padres' fifth and final homer of the game, a fifth-inning blast that also produced their last runs. He's hit safely in eight of his last nine games, going 11-for-31 (.355) in that span. The 29-year-old catcher has seven homers, 33 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles in 60 contests while slashing .277/.312/.446.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Jorge Alfaro launched a three-run homer, Luke Voit and All-Star Manny Machado each hit a two-run shot and the San Diego Padres enjoyed their first five-homer game in more than a ye...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Alfaro isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Detroit.

Impact Alfaro is getting a breather after he went 3-for-8 with a double, three RBI, a run, a walk and three strikeouts over the last two games. Austin Nola will start behind the plate and bat fifth.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Clevinger's happy burden; Voit's big (short) hits; Alfaro's rebound; Stammen to fight through Mike Clevinger looks forward to opportunity to show Padres' investment worth it; Jorge Alfaro keeps improvement simple

JULY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alfaro gets key 10th-inning hit as Padres beat Tigers 6-4 Jorge Alfaro capped San Diego’s three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, and the Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4

JULY 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alfaro gets key 10th-inning hit as Padres beat Tigers 6-4

Jorge Alfaro capped San Diego’s three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, and the Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives Sunday off Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Alfaro went 0-for-3 during Saturday's contest and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Austin Nola will work behind the plate and bat seventh.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Alfaro will sit Friday against the Mets.

Impact Alfaro will remain on the bench for the second game in a row Friday after sitting the Padres' final game before the All-Star break. Austin Nola will start at catcher and bat seventh in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Austin Nola will start behind the dish in the Padres' final game before the All-Star break while Alfaro puts his four-game hitting streak on hold. Alfaro has produced a .797 OPS dating back to the beginning of June and still appears secure as San Diego's preferred backstop.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Voit, Manaea power San Diego over Arizona, ensure series win

Luke Voit hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings as the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Friday Alfaro isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Alfaro went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout Friday but will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk, Cron power Rockies to 8-5 win over Padres

Randal Grichuk doubled twice and drove in three runs, C

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Alfaro isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Colorado, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Alfaro is getting a breather after he hit .200 with three runs and seven strikeouts over the last five games. Austin Nola will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Abrams' big step; Rogers' perspective; knuckling on Grisham; getting offensive; Alfaro's hustle CJ Abrams' stroke beginning to work in big leagues; Taylor Rogers seeks clean inning, but leans on results

JULY 12, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Giants' Rodón holds Padres to 3 hits for 3rd complete game

Carlos Rodón retired 22 of the final 23 batters to complete a three-hitter for his third career complete game and Wilmer Flores hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning for the San...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Profar collapses after collision, Padres beat Giants in 10

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with rookie shortstop C

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Thursday Alfaro isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Alfaro went 2-for-12 with a walk and seven strikeouts over his last four matchups and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for day game Alfaro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Since Alfaro recently shook off a knee injury and because the Padres are playing a day game after a night game, he'll get a breather while Austin Nola checks in behind the plate. Though Alfaro's strikeouts have been mounting of late (42.5 percent rate over his past 10 games), he's still managed to remain somewhat serviceable at the plate with a .685 OPS over that stretch. Alfaro still appears to be ahead of Nola on the depth chart.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweep

Jake Cronenworth lined a single off closer Craig Kimbrel’s back that sparked a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to avoid...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup as DH Alfaro (knee) started as the designated hitter in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers, going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts.

Impact Per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Alfaro has been dealing with right knee inflammation, and he had logged only one at-bat (as a pinch hitter) over the Padres' past three games prior to Saturday. Though it's a good sign that the veteran backstop was able to work as the team's DH in the third game of the series against the Dodgers, it's unclear when he'll be ready to get back behind the plate.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers go deep 3 times in 7-2 win over Padres

Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Justin Turner homered during a seven-pitch span in the first inning, Tyler Anderson struck out six and the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their domin...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for third straight Alfaro will be on the bench Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Alfaro finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row, suggesting he's back in a bench role after looking like a regular throughout much of the second half of June. His .793 OPS easily beats fellow catcher Austin Nola's .613 mark, but it will be Nola who starts behind the plate Friday.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro finally living up to 'The Legend'

Now with his fourth organization, San Diego's Jorge Alfaro is finally realizing his potential, Jordan Shusterman writes.

JULY 1, 2022

Riding pine Thursday Alfaro isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Alfaro went 3-for-13 with two doubles, five RBI and five strikeouts over his last three games but will take a seat for a second consecutive matchup. Austin Nola is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for day game Alfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Alfaro will take a seat for the day game after he was in the lineup each of the past three contests, which included starts behind the plate Sunday and Tuesday. Austin Nola will serve as the Padres' catcher in the series finale in place of Alfaro, who went 2-for-5 with a three-run double in Tuesday's 7-6 loss.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE