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Eliezer Alfonzo | Catcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (34) / 2/7/1979
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Eliezer Alfonzo will not be in major league camp with the Dodgers because he has dengue fever.
Dengue fever is an infectious tropical disease which is spread by mosquitoes. He is currently in Venezuela and is not permitted to fly for 5-7 days. Once he's back to full health, he will report to minor league camp. Per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Matt Wallach will replace him in big league camp. Feb 21 - 11:52 AM
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter

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Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Eliezer Alfonzo has not reported to Dodgers camp in Arizona because of a private family matter.

Alfonzo should be on the way in a couple of days. He signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Dodgers this winter.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Feb 12 - 5:51 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Rockies released C Eliezer Alfonzo.

Alfonzo was outrighted off the Rockies' 40-man roster last month and then had his 100-game PED suspension overturned due to procedural concerns. The 33-year-old backstop owns a .240/.271/.377 batting line over 624 plate appearances in the majors.
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 04:18:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Eliezer Alfonzo has been cleared of his 100-game PED suspension due to procedural concerns.

Alfonzo used the same out as Ryan Braun, arguing that the shipment and storage of his urine sample did not follow procedure. He's eligible to play immediately and should report to Triple-A Colorado Springs shortly.
Source: Associated Press
Mon, May 14, 2012 08:17:00 AM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Rockies sent C Eliezer Alfonzo outright to Triple-A Colorado springs.

Alfonzo was designated for assignment earlier this week and passed through waivers with ease. He's serving a 100-game suspension for a second positive PED test.
Thu, May 10, 2012 09:23:00 AM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Rockies designated C Eliezer Alfonzo for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the Rockies' 40-man roster, presumably for left-hander Christian Friedrich, who is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Padres. Alfonzo is currently serving a 100-game suspension for a second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. The 33-year-old backstop batted .267/.304/.320 with one home run and nine RBI over 79 plate appearances with the Rockies last season.
Tue, May 8, 2012 12:54:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

MLB suspended Eliezer Alfonzo for 100 games after a second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.

Alfonzo was previously suspended in April of 2008 as a member of the Giants. He joins Manny Ramirez as the only players to test positive twice for PEDs. "I am surprised by this positive test. I learned my lesson in 2008 and have not taken any prohibited substances since then," Alfonzo said in a statement. "With the union's help I intend to fight this suspension." Alfonzo, who is currently on the Rockies' active roster, is batting .267/.304/.320 with one home run and nine RBI over 79 plate appearances this season.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 09:25:00 AM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Eliezer Alfonzo hit his first major league grand slam and plated a fifth run with a bases-loaded walk Saturday in the Rockies' 10-6 win over the Padres.

Alfonzo, who took over as Chris Iannetta's backup a couple of weeks ago, was making his fifth start for the Rockies. The homer was his 17th as a big leaguer, but he has just five since a fine rookie season with the Giants in 2006.
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 12:13:00 AM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Rockies purchased the contract of C Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll replace Matt Pagnozzi on the active roster. Alfonzo, who signed a minor league deal with the Rockies over the winter, was batting .319 at the Triple-A level this season, but he's a .236 career hitter over 516 major league at-bats. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 05:56:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Rockies signed C Eliezer Alfonzo to a minor league contract.

This will be Alfonzo's fourth team in six years. A career .236/.266/.386 hitter in 516 major league at-bats, the 31-year-old catcher is nothing more than a fallback option for Colorado at the backstop position.
Source: Baseball America
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 02:42:00 AM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Mariners sent C Eliezer Alfonzo to Triple-A Tacoma.

Alfonzo successfully passed through waivers after being designated for assignment, but he can still decline the assignment. The 31-year-old catcher batted .220 with one home run and four RBI in 41 at-bats with the big club.
Wed, Jun 30, 2010 03:06:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Mariners designated C Eliezer Alfonzo for assignment.

He was cleared in order to make room for Josh Bard's return from the disabled list. Alfonzo batted .220 with one home run and four RBI over 41 at-bats with the M's.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 05:10:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Mariners purchased the contract of C Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Tacoma.

Alfonzo will be the primary backup to Rob Johnson for a couple weeks. The 31-year-old backstop was batting .267/.305/.422 in 90 at-bats with Triple-A Tacoma. He has a .238/.270/.392 batting line over 475 major league at-bats and most recently played with the Padres last season.
Fri, May 28, 2010 06:54:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Mariners signed catcher Eliezer Alfonzo to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Alfonzo batted a lousy .175/.197/.254 with two homers and eight RBI over 114 at-bats in 2009 for the Padres. The 30-year-old backstop threw out 37.5% of baserunners (9-for-24) over 255 innings behind the plate this past season.
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 02:25:00 PM
Eliezer Alfonzo - C - Dodgers

Eliezer Alfonzo has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Portland.

In emergency duty, Alfonzo batted a lousy .175/.197/.254 with two homers and eight RBI in 114 at-bats this season. The 30-year-old backstop threw out 37.5% of baserunners (9-for-24) over 255 innings behind the plate in 2009.
Tue, Oct 13, 2009 04:30:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra