Red Sox add catcher Alfaro on Minors deal (source)

The Red Sox have agreed to a Minor League cope with catcher Jorge Alfaro, a supply advised MLB.com’s Ian Browne.

The Red Sox, who haven’t confirmed the deal, would reportedly pay Alfaro $2 million if he’s added to the Major League roster. The settlement would additionally embrace two opt-outs on June 1 and July 1 if he isn’t within the Majors on both date.

The addition of Alfaro supplies insurance coverage to a skinny space of the Red Sox roster, as Boston has simply two catchers on its 40-man, with Reese McGuire anticipated to obtain nearly all of enjoying time in 2023. Alfaro would probably be in competitors with Connor Wong for the backup place come Spring Training.

Alfaro, who was non-tendered by the Padres in November, appeared in 82 video games in 2022, hitting .246/.285/.383 with seven house runs and 40 RBIs.