R. J. Alvarez

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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

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

Alvarez warming up in the bullpen for the Oakland Athletics in 2015 RJ Alvarez 2015a (cropped).jpg
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

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

Texas Rangers

Alvarez was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on September 10, 2016. [12] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. [13]

Miami Marlins

On November 26, 2018, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins with an invitation to spring training. [1] He opened the 2019 season with the New Orleans Baby Cakes. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. [14]

Boston Red Sox

On December 20, 2019, the Boston Red Sox signed Alvarez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. [15] He was released by Boston on August 26, 2020, [16] without having made an appearance with the team.

Milwaukee Brewers

On April 4, 2021, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. [17]

New York Mets

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. [18] He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2022, and was sent outright to Triple-A. On August 16, 2022, 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 elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

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R. J. Alvarez
R. J. Alvarez pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2017 spring training.jpg
Alvarez pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2017 spring training
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-08) June 8, 1991 (age 31)
West Palm Beach, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2014, for the San Diego Padres