Jorge Alfaro era ends with trade to the Padres

The Marlins acquired Jorge “El Oso” Alfaro from the Phillies with the dream of him filling J.T. Realmuto’s shoes and the expectation of him being at least an average major league starting catcher. Despite some thrilling moments, Alfaro did not fully realize his potential and his three-year Miami tenure ended Tuesday with a trade to the Padres.

Marlins will receive a player to be named later for Alfaro from the Padres per sources.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) December 1, 2021 The writing was on the wall for Alfaro four months ago, at the 2021 midseason trade deadline, when the Marlins acquired fellow catchers Alex Jackson and Payton Henry (from the Braves and Brewers, respectively). Rather than…