The Blue Jays released Alcala on Tuesday.
Alcala had seen big-league action in each of the previous seven seasons but failed to receive a look in the majors with the Blue Jays in 2026 after inking a minor-league contract with the franchise in December. He spent a large portion of the campaign on the injured list, making just 10 appearances at Triple-A Buffalo while pitching to a 6.75 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 12 innings.