Roy Emilio Alvarez (born June 8, 1991) is an

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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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. 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

with José Rondón, Taylor Lindsey, and Elliot Morris in exchange for

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and

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. 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

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to the

for

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, 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 AAA affiliate, the

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Texas Rangers

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

Miami Marlins

On November 26, 2018, Alvarez signed a minor league contract with the

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with an invitation to spring training. He opened the 2019 season with the

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. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Boston Red Sox

On December 20, 2019, the

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signed Alvarez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. He was released by Boston on August 26, 2020, without having made an appearance with the team.

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

. 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 innings and giving up 3 earned runs, he was designated for assignment the next day. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

References

External links

Florida Atlantic Owls bio
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