Washington Nationals Secure Jorge Alfaro for Next Season
The Washington Nationals have reached a one-year contract agreement with catcher Jorge Alfaro, as announced this Tuesday.
This strategic move comes after the Nationals’ decision to send catcher C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester. Additionally, Drew Millas, also a catcher, has been moved to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured finger.
Alfaro, 32, had a prominent role in 82 games with the Triple-A Nashville team, the main affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, during the current season. His performance included a batting average of .244, with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs. In addition, he demonstrated a remarkable defensive ability by eliminating 24 runners attempting to steal bases, which placed him in fourth place in this aspect within Triple-A.
Alfaro’s availability arose after he chose to opt out of his minor league contract last Monday.
The last time Alfaro participated in the Major Leagues was in 2023, playing in 18 games for the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox.
