Alvarez will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter as he looks to keep his career going. After appearing in 21 games out of the Oakland bullpen in his age-24 season in 2015, Alvarez waited seven years to resurface in the majors with the Mets. He saw action in just one game for New York in 2022, giving up three earned runs on four hits and three walks over 2.1 innings in relief.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Clears waivers
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Alvarez was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Alvarez cleared waivers three days after being designated for assignment by the Mets and will remain a part of the organization. The 31-year-old right-hander was booted off the 40-man roster just one day after making his first MLB appearance since 2015. He covered 2.1 innings out of the bullpen in a loss to Atlanta, giving up three earned runs on four hits and three walks.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Cast off 40-man roster
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Alvarez was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
The 31-year-old had his contract selected by New York on Tuesday and made his season debut against Atlanta, and he was charged with the loss after giving up three earned runs across 2.1 innings. Alvarez could return to Triple-A Syracuse if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Moves up to big leagues
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The Mets selected Alvarez's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
To clear space for Alvarez on the 40-man and 26-man rosters, the Mets designated outfielder Nick Plummer for assignment and optioned reliever Adonis Medina to Triple-A. Alvarez is now up with the Mets for the third time this season, but he went unused on both of the previous two occasions and is still waiting to make his first big-league appearance since the 2015 season.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Hit with loss in season debut
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Alvarez (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Mets fell 5-0 to Atlanta, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over 2.1 innings of relief. He struck out two.
Called up from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day, the 31-year-old right-hander was forced onto the mound right away when Taijuan Walker (back) left Tuesday's start early, and Alvarez didn't fare well in his first big-league action since 2015 with Oakland. Expect the journeyman reliever to get booted off the roster for a fresh arm as the Mets try to patch together their staff after two straight days in which a starter exited without completing three innings.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Clears waivers
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The Mets outrighted Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
He'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed when the Mets exposed him to waivers over the weekend. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn't made a big-league appearance since 2015 and had pitched exclusively for Syracuse this season, producing a 3.16 ERA and 33:19 K:BB across 31.1 innings.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Loses roster spot
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Alvarez was designated for assignment by the Mets on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Alvarez has spent nearly the entirety of the season with Triple-A Syracuse and maintained a 3.16 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 31.1 innings. The move will open a spot on the 40-man roster for recently-acquired Tyler Naquin.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Goes back to minors
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The Mets optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Alvarez's demotion clears a spot on the 26-man active roster for lefty David Peterson, who was reinstated from the paternity list in advance of his scheduled start Wednesday in Cincinnati. During his five-day stint with the big club, Alvarez went unused out of the bullpen and is still looking to make his first MLB appearance since the 2015 season.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Called up from Triple-A
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Alvarez was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez was called up Friday to take the roster spot of Chris Bassitt (illness), who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Alvarez has produced a 2.49 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 29 punchouts over 25.1 innings in Triple-A this year. He'll likely operate as a low-leverage bullpen option for the time being.
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Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Reaches deal with Mets
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Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Sunday.
Alvarez signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers last year and spent the season at Triple-A Nashville, where he posted a 4.08 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB over 35.1 innings. He hasn't seen major-league action since appearing in 21 games for Oakland in 2015.
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Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Back from IL
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Alvarez (undisclosed) has made two relief appearances since being activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday, working two scoreless frames while permitting two hits and no walks and striking out four.
Alvarez was sidelined for just over a month before he returned to the Nashville bullpen earlier this week. The 30-year-old right-hander, who last appeared in the big leagues in 2015, owns a 2.45 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB across 11 innings at Triple-A this season.
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Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Placed on injured list
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Alvarez was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list for an undisclosed reason Friday.
Alvarez made nine relief appearances for Triple-A Nashville to begin the year, and he posted a 3.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in nine innings. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
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Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Reaches deal with Brewers
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Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Sunday.
The right-hander was most recently part of the Red Sox organization, attending summer camp with the club in 2020 before being released from the alternate training site in August. After sitting out spring training, Alvarez is now ready to continue his career with Milwaukee. Alvarez, who last appeared in the big leagues with Oakland in 2015, will likely be ticketed for a spot in the bullpen at Triple-A Nashville.
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R.J. Alvarez: Released by Red Sox
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The Red Sox released Alvarez on Wednesday.
He was included in the team's 60-man player pool, but obviously things weren't going well for him at the alternate site. It could be tough for Alvarez to catch on with a new club before the end of the season.
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Red Sox's R.J. Alvarez: Joining 60-man pool
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Alvarez was added to Boston's 60-man player roster Friday.
The right-hander joined the Red Sox as a non-roster invitee in December and will receive another look at summer camp. Alvarez hasn't pitched in the majors since 2015 and had a 4.70 ERA and 1.39 WHIP at Triple-A last season.
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Red Sox's R.J. Alvarez: Signs with Red Sox
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Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Friday.
The deal contains an invitation to big-league camp. Alvarez isn't particularly likely to break camp with the Red Sox, as he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2015.
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Marlins' R.J. Alvarez: Invited to Marlins camp
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Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Marlins on Monday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez spent the 2018 season with Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers' organization, tossing 44 innings with a 3.68 ERA. The 27-year-old has a 7.39 ERA in 28 major-league innings, none of which have come since 2015. His track record doesn't suggest a fantasy-relevant bullpen role is likely, though he's at least latched on with an organization where roster spots are comparably easy to win.
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Cubs' R.J. Alvarez: Designated for assignment
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Alvarez was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
A waiver acquisition earlier this season, Alvarez was knocked around to the tune of 7.71 ERA and 1.97 WHIP during his time with Double-A Tennessee and the Cubs ultimately ruled him out for a September callup. Alvarez can dial his fastball up near the mid-90s and that raw talent may still entice a few teams.
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Cubs' R.J. Alvarez: Claimed off waivers by Cubs
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Alvarez (elbow) was claimed off waivers by the Cubs and optioned to Double-A Tennessee, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.
Alvarez was just starting to begin a rehab assignment, but will now embark upon that journey with a new organization. The right-hander appeared in 21 games for the A's last season, but the results were not great, as he allowed 22 earned runs over 20 innings. If he can get back to full strength and make it to the majors, he would serve in middle relief for the Cubs.
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Athletics' R.J. Alvarez: Set for rehab assignment
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Alvarez (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
The hard-throwing right-hander will slowly work up the minor league ladder, and eventually progress to throwing on back-to-back days, before returning to the major league roster. Alvarez underwent surgery in late May to have bone chips removed from his elbow.
