Musgrove scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Miami
The Padres will send Joe Musgrove to the mound Monday and the Marlins will give Zach Thompson the startAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JORGE ALFARO CATCHER - NO TEAM
CATCHER - NO TEAM
Pulled early Sunday Alfaro was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies during his at-bat in the third inning after experiencing "shortness of breath," Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald repor...
Impact Alfaro's body must not have cooperated with playing at altitude in Colorado, as Magneuris Sierra was summoned from the bench midway through the at-bat when Alfaro didn't feel right physically. The Marlins will return to action Monday in San Diego, and the expectation is that Alfaro will be ready to go for that contest after getting the rest of Sunday off to recuperate. Alfaro struck out in his lone at-bat Sunday before departing.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomber Ks career-high 9, Rockies beat Marlins 7-4
Austin Gomber rebounded from his shortest start of the season to strike out a career-high nine, pitching the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 win over the Miami MarlinsAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Friday Alfaro is out of the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Alfaro started once at catcher and twice in left field over the past three games, and he'll head to the bench for Friday's series opener. He could continue to see more time in left field if the Marlins want to get more action for Alex Jackson behind the plate. Sandy Leon will start at catcher and bat eighth Friday.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfaro lifts Marlins past Mets; Báez strikes out 5 times MIAMI (AP) — Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Thursday, ta...
AUGUST 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Alfaro's hit lifts Marlins past Mets; Báez Ks 5 times Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Thursday, taking three of...
AUGUST 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Alfaro's hit lifts Marlins past Mets; Báez Ks 5 times MIAMI -- Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Thursday, taking...
AUGUST 5, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Alfaro gets big hit as Marlins beat Mets 4-2, win series
Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2, taking three of four from the sagging NL East leadersAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez's late homer, slick slide lead Mets past Marlins 5-3
Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning after scoring on a nifty slide in the second, and the New York Mets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory o...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jackson's 1st HR, Neidert's 1st win help Miami edge Mets 5-4
Newly acquired Alex Jackson hit his first career home run, Nick Neidert earned his first big league win and the Miami Marlins beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-4AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in left field Tuesday Alfaro will move from catcher to start in left field Tuesday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Alfaro has served as Miami's primary backstop this season, so the transition to left field is somewhat unexpected. The change could very possibly be related to transactions that will be made prior to Tuesday's first pitch, though no roster moves have been announced at this point.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Monday Alfaro is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alfaro will be on the bench for the second straight contest Monday. Alex Jackson, who was acquired from Atlanta on Friday, will start behind the plate in his Miami debut.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Receives breather Sunday Alfaro is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Alfaro started the previous three games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-12 with a triple, a double, an RBI, a run and a stolen base. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in the series finale.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo HR again for Yanks as Marlins' Mattingly misses game
Anthony Rizzo homered in his second consecutive game since joining the Yankees, leading New York over Miami 4-2 on a night Marlins manager Don Mattingly missed the game after testi...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo homers in his debut as Yankees beat Marlins 3-1
Newly acquired Anthony Rizzo homered, singled and walked for the New York Yankees in a 3-1 win over the Miami MarlinsJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raps out three hits Alfaro went 3-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to Baltimore.
Impact The catcher posted his first multi-hit performance since July 5. He's batting just .192 (10-for-52) this month. Alfaro has a .226/.271/.316 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored through 188 plate appearances, but his poor hitting has led to a more even timeshare with Sandy Leon behind the dish.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Alfaro is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alfaro will sit for the second game in a row as Sandy Leon handles the catching duties once again. The two have seen a relatively even split in starts behind the plate in recent days, and that could remain the case during the season's final two-plus months.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets Sunday off Alfaro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Alfaro and Sandy Leon have alternated turns behind the plate in six consecutive games, with both backstops picking up three starts apiece. Though the Marlins' caching situation has resembled a timeshare of late, Alfaro still appears to be Option 1A, given that he's the younger of the two and remains under club control for at least two more years.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Friday's lineup Alfaro will be on the bench Friday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Alfaro sits for the second time in three games. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate in his absence, catching Zach Thompson.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfaro's run-scoring double in 10th lifts Marlins past Nationals Jorge Alfaro's pinch-hit double in the 10th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday nigh...
JULY 22, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats
Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Wednesday Alfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sandy Leon will get the nod behind the plate for the series finale, catching for starting pitcher Nick Neidert. Alfaro started four of the Marlins' first six games out of the All-Star break, going 2-for-16 with six strikeouts.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Alfaro will sit Saturday against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.
Impact Alfaro has been in a big slump over his last 10 games, striking out 16 times while recording just two hits. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate in his absence.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for nightcap Alfaro isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
Impact Alfaro struck out in each of his three at-bats in the first game of Friday's twin bill. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday Alfaro is not in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alfaro will get an extra day of rest prior to the All-Star break after starting the first two games of the team's weekend series. Sandy Leon will take his place behind the palte and hit seventh.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
