Jorge Alcala's Power Arm on Open Market

0:00On March 27, Jorge Alcala, a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher, just triggered a key clause in his minor league contract with the Toronto Blue. Jays. This move puts him on the open market for all 29 other major league teams, giving him a real shot at jumping straight to a big league roster. He signed the deal last offseason, but didn't impress in spring training, allowing seven earned runs over seven and a third innings with 12 hits. And three walks. The clause works like this. If another team claims him, the Jays either add him to their active roster or trade him away. Alcala's service time means no minor league options without his okay, so any claim lands him directly in the majors. Teams know he's got a powerful arm, regularly hitting 97 mph on his fastball and sinker. His career has been a rollercoaster. Back in 2021, he had a strong 3.92 earned run average with the twins. Injuries limited him in 2022 and 2023, but he rebounded with a 3.24 mark in 2024.

1:02Last season brought trouble, though, with a 6.22 earned run average split between the Red Sox and Cardinals, leading to his non-tender. If nobody bites now, he'll report to Triple A Buffalo and keep grinding for his next chance. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI.