R. J. Alvarez

R. J. Alvarez
Alvarez pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2017 spring training
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-08) June 8, 1991 (age 33)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average7.71
Strikeouts34
Teams

Roy Emilio Alvarez (born June 8, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and New York Mets.

Career

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Alvarez attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Florida Atlantic University, where he played college baseball for the Florida Atlantic Owls.[1][2] In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named an All-Star.[3][4] After spending his freshman and sophomore season as a starting pitcher, he was moved to the bullpen before his junior season.[5]

Alvarez was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[6] In 2013, he had a 2.96 earned run average with 79 strikeouts over 48+2⁄3 innings pitched. Prior to the 2014 season, Alvarez was ranked by Baseball America as the Angels fourth best prospect.[7] He started the season with the Arkansas Travelers.

San Diego Padres

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On July 19, 2014, Alvarez was traded to the San Diego Padres with José Rondón, Taylor Lindsey, and Elliot Morris in exchange for Huston Street and Trevor Gott.[8] He was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014. He made his major league debut on September 3.

Oakland Athletics

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Alvarez warming up in the bullpen for the Oakland Athletics in 2015

On December 18, 2014, the Padres traded Alvarez and Jesse Hahn to the Oakland Athletics for Derek Norris, Seth Streich, and international bonus slot 117.[9] In 21 appearances in 2015, he posted a 9.90 ERA.[10]

Chicago Cubs

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Alvarez was claimed off waivers by Chicago Cubs on June 11, 2016, and was assigned to their Triple–A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs.[11]

Texas Rangers

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On September 10, 2016, Alvarez was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[12] Two days later, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Round Rock Express.[13]

Alvarez spent the 2018 season with Triple–A Round Rock, making 45 appearances out of the bullpen and compiling a 3.68 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 24 saves across 44 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[14]

Miami Marlins

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On November 26, 2018, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins that included an invitation to spring training.[1] He made 50 relief outings for the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes, compiling a 4.70 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 15 saves across 53+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarez elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[15]

Boston Red Sox

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On December 20, 2019, the Boston Red Sox signed Alvarez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.[16] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] Alvarez was released by the Red Sox organization on August 26, 2020.[18]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On April 4, 2021, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[19]

New York Mets

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On March 1, 2022, Alvarez signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. On July 1, Alvarez was selected to the 40-man and active rosters after Chris Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[20] He was designated for assignment on July 28, and was sent outright to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets. On August 16, Alvarez's contract was selected by the Mets and promoted to the major league roster. After pitching 2+1⁄3 innings and giving up 3 earned runs, he was designated for assignment the next day. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Syracuse on August 20.[21] In 40 games with Syracuse, Alvarez registered a 3.55 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 4 saves in 45+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 9.

References

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  1. ^ a b "A lifelong Marlins fan, former FAU closer R.J. Alvarez hoping to crack Miami's bullpen". February 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Joe Girvan, ESPN 760, NewsChannel 5. "Top pitcher R. J. Alvarez plays for FAU". WPTV. Retrieved December 19, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "#18 R.J. Alvarez". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "FAU's R.J. Alvarez a Cope Cod League All-Star". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "Baseball preview: UCF at FAU". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. ^ "Baseball's R.J. Alvarez Selected in MLB Draft". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "2014 Los Angeles Angels Top 10 Prospects". BaseballAmerica.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "Padres announce six-player trade with Los Angeles Angels". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  9. ^ "Padres trade Jesse Hahn, R.J. Alvarez to A's for Derek Norris - UTSanDiego.com". U-T San Diego. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  10. ^ "R.J. Alvarez Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  11. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
  12. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
  13. ^ "Rangers Outright R.J. Alvarez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  14. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  15. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  16. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2019. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  17. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  18. ^ @guerinaustin (August 26, 2020). "#RedSox outrighted LHP Stephen Gonsalves to the alternate training site and released RHP R.J. Alvarez" (Tweet). Retrieved August 26, 2020 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ "Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Reaches deal with Brewers".
  20. ^ "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Called up from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  21. ^ "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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