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Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro has officially entered free agency after exercising his release clause with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his tenure, he played for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, demonstrating solid performance but ultimately did not receive a call-up to the majors. With the Brewers well-staffed in the catching department, Alfaro’s departure opens doors for new opportunities with other teams, allowing him to seek to continue his MLB career amidst increasing roster pressures as the postseason approaches.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro has officially become a free agent after utilizing the release clause in his minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers announced this development on Monday, marking the end of Alfaro’s tenure with the team.
Alfaro, 32, began the 2025 season with the Brewers on a minor league deal he signed in January. Throughout this season, he spent time with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, where he played 82 games, achieving a batting average of .244 along with an on-base percentage of .285 and a slugging percentage of .430. Notably, he recorded 15 home runs, drove in 49 runs, and stole 12 bases while scoring 49 runs.
Despite his productive performance in the minors, Alfaro did not receive a call-up to the major leagues during his time with the Brewers this season. His mainly played role was as a catcher; however, he also served as a designated hitter in 24 games. With the Brewers heading into a crucial point in the MLB season, the competition for roster spots intensified, leading to Alfaro’s decision to exercise his release clause.
Alfaro’s career spans over eight years in Major League Baseball, where he previously played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox. He recorded his best season in 2019 with the Marlins, batting .262 with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs over 130 games.
Throughout his MLB career, Alfaro has maintained a .253 batting average, 48 home runs, 198 RBIs, and an OPS of .695 over 496 major league games. His solid minor league performance this season laid a foundation for potential opportunities; however, the Brewers’ existing depth at the catcher position influenced his inability to secure a spot in the major league roster.
Currently, the Brewers have starting catcher William Contreras and backup Danny Jansen to handle catching duties. Earlier in the season, Eric Haase was also part of the catching rotation. Adding to the situation, the Brewers’ top prospect Jeferson Quero is recovering from shoulder surgery, which means he may not be available for immediate promotion.
By choosing to become a free agent, Alfaro opens the door to potential opportunities with other organizations as he seeks to continue his playing career. His release marks a transition period for both the player and the Brewers, with the MLB postseason approaching, thereby increasing the urgency and pressure on teams to finalize their rosters.
As Alfaro ventures into free agency, his future playing prospects remain uncertain. However, his experience and past performance in the league may attract interest from other teams looking to bolster their rosters.
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