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Royals part ways with Jorge Alfaro — AL Central roundup
No games were played in the AL Central, but the Kansas City Royals released veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro, who now heads to free agency.
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It was a full off-day on the field for the AL Central, with no games on the schedule and the standings frozen in place. The only movement came from the Kansas City Royals, who quietly adjusted their depth chart behind the plate.
Royals release veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro
MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Kansas City Royals have released veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro, a move noted on the MILB.com transaction log. The 33-year-old backstop spent the 2026 season in the minors with the organization after joining on a minor league contract in December.
Alfaro now heads to free agency in search of another opportunity, whether in a new major league environment or as organizational depth elsewhere. For the Royals, who finished the season at 69-93, the decision signals a willingness to turn over the catching depth and take a closer look at other internal or external options.
Standings unchanged across a quiet division
With no games played, the AL Central picture remains exactly as posted: the Cleveland Guardians on top at 85-77, closely followed by the Chicago White Sox at 84-78. The Minnesota Twins sit at 77-85, just ahead of the Detroit Tigers at 76-86, while the Royals round out the division at 69-93.
Beyond the Alfaro move in Kansas City, the rest of the division kept a low profile, with no other headlines emerging. It is the kind of quiet day typical of this phase of the calendar, as front offices focus on internal reviews, roster evaluations and preparation for the next wave of decisions that will shape the AL Central landscape.