Sergio Alcántara: Everything you need to know

The Phillies released Alcantara on May 24. and the utility infielder has signed with the Puebla Pericos of the Mexican League, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Alcantara slashed .223/.389/.348 with two homers and four steals over 35 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. The 29-year-old appeared in one big-league game for the Giants last season and last saw regular action in the majors in 2022 between the Padres and Diamondbacks.

The Phillies signed Alcantara to a minor-league contract Friday. Alcantara finalized his deal shortly before Triple-A Lehigh Valley's opener and went on to appear in two games during the affiliate's season-opening series, going 1-for-5 with a double, three walks and a stolen base. The 29-year-old has previously seen big-league action in parts of four seasons but will likely need the Philadelphia infield to be ravaged by injuries before receiving a call-up.

The Nationals released Alcantara on Tuesday. Alcantara was unable to win a utility job with the Nationals coming out of spring training, and rather than sticking around in the organization at Triple-A Rochester, he'll hit the open market in pursuit of an opportunity elsewhere. The 29-year-old switch-hitter saw action in one game at the big-league level with the Giants in 2025, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.