R. J. Alvarez

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.

R. J. Alvarez
Alvarez pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2017 spring training
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-08) June 8, 1991
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

Career

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

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

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 cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets on August 20.[19] 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, 2022.

References
  1. "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)
  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. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  5. "Baseball preview: UCF at FAU". Sun Sentinel. 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. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  14. Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  15. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2019. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  16. @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.
  17. "Brewers' R.J. Alvarez: Reaches deal with Brewers".
  18. "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Called up from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  19. "Mets' R.J. Alvarez: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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