Nationals Sign Catcher Jorge Alfaro Amid Key Injuries

The Washington Nationals signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a one-year contract to serve as a backup while Keibert Ruiz recovers from a concussion and Drew Millas is out with a broken finger. Alfaro, 32, recently opted out of his minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers after batting .244 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 82 games for Triple-A Nashville. He has not appeared in the major leagues since 2023, when he played 18 games for the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox. The Nationals also moved Drew Millas to the 60-day injured list and optioned catcher C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester. Alfaro is expected to provide veteran catching depth for the Nationals during this season. His strong defensive skills were highlighted by throwing out 24 base stealers, tied for fourth in Triple-A this season.