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Royals Release Jorge Alfaro

Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro was released by the Royals, per his MILB.

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Originally reported by MLB Trade Rumors
Royals Release Jorge Alfaro
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Jorge Alfaro: What Happened

MLB Trade Rumors reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Jorge Alfaro, Royals Release Jorge Alfaro. Veteran, Kansas City. He’ll. Here is how the report opens:

Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro was released by the Royals, per his MILB.com transaction tracker. Alfaro spent the 2026 season in the minors with Kansas City. He’ll head to free agency in search of another opportunity. The 33-year-old Alfaro joined the organization on a minor league deal in December. He received an invitation to MLB Spring…

— MLB Trade Rumors
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It is one of many Baseball stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Baseball and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Royals Release Jorge Alfaro
  • Who’s involved: Jorge Alfaro, Royals Release Jorge Alfaro. Veteran, Kansas City. He’ll and MLB Spring
  • League: Baseball
  • First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors

Background: Major League Baseball

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What’s Next for Jorge Alfaro

For fans following Jorge Alfaro, the next things to watch are the free agency, trade rumors, postseason and standings. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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What happened with Jorge Alfaro?

Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro was released by the Royals, per his MILB.com transaction tracker. Alfaro spent the 2026 season in the minors with Kansas City. He’ll head to free agency in search of another opportunity. The 33-year-old Alfaro joined the organization on a minor league deal in December. He received an invitation to MLB Spring… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who reported this MLB story?

MLB Trade Rumors first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Baseball news.

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