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Roy Emilio "R.J." Alvarez (born June 8, 1991) is an
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former professional
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. He played in
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(MLB) for the
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,
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, and
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.


Career

Alvarez attended Cardinal Newman High School in
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, and
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, where he played
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for the
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. In 2010, he played
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for the
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of the
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, and was named an All-Star. After spending his freshman and sophomore season as a starting pitcher, he was moved to the
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before his junior season.


Los Angeles Angels

Alvarez was drafted by the
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in the third round of the
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. In 2013, he had a 2.96
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with 79
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over innings pitched. Prior to the 2014 season, Alvarez was ranked by ''
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'' as the Angels fourth best prospect. He started the season with the
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.


San Diego Padres

On July 19, 2014, Alvarez was traded to the
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with
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, Taylor Lindsey, and Elliot Morris in exchange for
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and Trevor Gott. 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

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


Chicago Cubs

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


Texas Rangers

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


Miami Marlins

On November 26, 2018, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the
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that included an invitation to spring training. He made 50 relief outings for the Triple–A
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, compiling a 4.70 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 15 saves across innings pitched. Alvarez elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.


Boston Red Sox

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


Milwaukee Brewers

On April 4, 2021, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the
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organization.


New York Mets

On March 1, 2022, Alvarez signed a minor league deal with the
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. On July 1, Alvarez was selected to the 40-man and active rosters after
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was placed on the
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injured list. He was designated for assignment on July 28, and was sent outright to the Triple–A
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. On August 16, Alvarez's contract was selected by the Mets and promoted to the major league roster. After pitching 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. In 40 games with Syracuse, Alvarez registered a 3.55 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 4 saves in innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 9.


References


External links


Florida Atlantic Owls bio
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