EDDY ALVAREZ NEWS

Retires from pro sports Alvarez announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Instagram account Thursday.

Impact Alvarez's retirement is actually from all sports, as he is also a former Olympic speedskater. The 35-year-old had been playing at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta organization, where he put up a .625 OPS in 51 contests. Alvarez appeared in 62 big-league games across parts of four seasons, slashing .170/.257/.244 with one home run.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp Atlanta reassigned Alvarez to minor-league spring camp.

Impact The 34-year-old joined Atlanta on a minor-league deal in January but was never a realistic bet to make the Opening Day roster. Alvarez appeared in 13 games with the Mets last year but spent most of the campaign at the Triple-A level, where he had an .811 OPS in 115 games.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB deal with Atlanta Atlanta signed Alvarez to a minor-league contract Monday.

Impact Alvarez, who turns 35 later this month, got a cup of coffee with the Mets in 2024, going hitless in nine at-bats. The utility player has managed just a .170/.257/.244 batting line across parts of four major-league seasons.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Syracuse The Mets sent Alvarez outright to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Alvarez was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday because he was ineligible to be on their postseason roster due to joining the club in September from Boston. While he is set to be in Syracuse, he may elect to become a free agent instead.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Alvarez for assignment Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Max Kranick, who made the National League Wild Card Series roster as a long reliever. Alvarez didn't join the Mets' organization until September and, thus, was ineligible for their postseason roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets rally to beat Blue Jays 3-2 for 10th win in 11 games

Tyrone Taylor scored the tying run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning before fellow pinch-runner Eddy Alvarez dashed home on a passed ball as the New York Mets rallied past the T...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Added to big-league roster The Mets acquired Alvarez from the Red Sox on Sunday and selected his contract ahead of Monday's series opener in Toronto.

Impact With Jeff McNeil (wrist) landing on the injured list over the weekend, Alvarez will step into the utility role off the New York bench that was vacated by Jose Iglesias, who is now expected to fill in for McNeil as the Mets' everyday second baseman the rest of the way. A 34-year-old switch hitter, Alvarez last saw big-league action in 2022 with the Dodgers and owned a .247/.348/.463 slash line with 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 114 games for Triple-A Worcester this season before he was dealt to the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Mets The Mets acquired Alvarez from the Red Sox on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact It's a move that replenishes some organizational utility depth. Alvarez, 34, has spent all of the 2024 season at Triple-A Worcester, posting an .811 OPS with 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases while making starts at six different positions.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds home in Boston Alvarez signed a minor-league deal with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 33-year-old utility infielder will report to Triple-A Worcester as he begins his tenure in the Red Sox organization. Milwaukee cut Alvarez loose over the All-Star break after he slashed .283/.397/.473 with seven home runs and 16 stolen bases across 257 plate appearances at Triple-A Nashville.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Brewers The Brewers released Alvarez on Thursday.

Impact Due to a congested roster in Triple-A Nashville, Alvarez was pushed off the squad after posting a .283/.397/.473 slash line through 257 plate appearances. His impressive stats should be enough to get him another minor-league deal from another organization, though his lackluster MLB history could prevent him from receiving a promotion.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Dodger Joins Brewers on Minor League Deal This upcoming offseason, Former Dodgers infielder, Eddy Alvarez will be joining the Brewers for spring training.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Invited to Brewers camp Alvarez signed a minor-league with the Brewers on Saturday which includes an invitation to spring training, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The former Olympic speed skater has spent time in the big leagues in each of the last three seasons, but he hasn't made a meaningful impact in any of them. Alvarez has played 50 total major-league games, hitting .183/.262/.262 with one home run and four steals. If he sees any big-league time in his age-33 season, the results will likely be similar.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers activate Mookie Betts off injured list

Mookie Betts is back in his familiar leadoff and right field spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being activated off the injured list before Sunday’s game against the San Diego...

JULY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to minors Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact Alvarez got into 14 games in June, but he slashed a meager .160/.154/.314 while registering a 33.3 percent strikeout rate over 27 plate appearances. He logged much of his time in the outfield while with the Dodgers, and his opportunity there was likely to end with Mookie Betts (ribs) returning from the injured list Sunday. Alvarez had also lost time recently to Trayce Thompson, who has played well since being acquired by the Dodgers on June 20.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Alvarez isn't starting Monday's game against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Sunday's win over Atlanta and will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Trayce Thompson is starting in right field and batting ninth.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Alvarez isn't in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Alvarez drew three consecutive starts for the Dodgers this week but has lost out on playing time recently. He'll be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game while Trayce Thompson starts in right field and bats sixth.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Friday Alvarez isn't starting Friday's game against Atlanta, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Alvarez went 1-for-8 with a run, a stolen base and four strikeouts over his last three games and will be held out of the starting nine for a second consecutive matchup. Trayce Thompson is starting in right field and batting ninth.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Alvarez had started the past three games in right field in place of the injured Mookie Betts (rib), going 1-for-8 with a run scored and a stolen base. The Dodgers are still expected to deploy Alvarez as their primary option in right field, but with manager Dave Roberts wanting to give Will Smith a day off behind the plate, there won't be room in the lineup for Alvarez. With Smith serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter, Austin Barnes will pick up a start at catcher while Chris Taylor fills Alvarez's spot in the outfield.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes third straight start Alvarez will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Following Mookie Betts' (rib) placement on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Alvarez will pick up his third consecutive start in right field. At least for the time being, the Dodgers appear content to lean on the switch-hitting Alvarez to handle the strong-side of a platoon in right field, though he could give way to Trayce Thompson against left-handed pitching.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Outfielder Apologizes for Terrible Performance in Right Field Eddy Alvarez played right field for the Dodgers on Sunday and it did not go well.

JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Swipes bag Sunday Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Alvarez got the nod in right field, which could be a semi-regular occurrence as long as Mookie Betts (ribs) is on the injured list. In the seventh inning, Alvarez singled, stole second and scored the Dodgers' last run of the game. The 32-year-old switch hitter is 3-for-15 (.200) with no extra-base hits, one RBI and one run scored in nine contests this season. He'll compete with Zach McKinstry to fill the lineup spot left behind by Betts' absence.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians rally in 9th for 5-3 victory over Dodgers

Andrés Giménez drove in the go-ahead run with the bases-loaded in the ninth inning, Oscar Gonzalez hit his first major league homer and scored the winning run, and the Cleveland Gu...

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets nod in place of Betts Alvarez will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Alvarez will pick up his second start in third games, and he looks like he could get the chance to play on a near-everyday basis after Mookie Betts was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured rib, an injury manager Dave Roberts suspects will sideline the star outfielder for about two weeks, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. In addition to Alvarez, the newly recalled Zach McKinstry as well as reserve catcher Austin Barnes could also be beneficiaries of more playing time as the Dodgers look to fill the lineup spot vacated by Betts. Alvarez brings good speed to the outfield, but he owns a .251 wOBA over 126 career big-league plate appearances.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start Alvarez will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 8 hitter in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Alvarez will pick up his third consecutive start after going 2-for-6 with an RBI in his first two turns in the lineup. The Dodgers have an opening in the lineup with both Max Muncy (elbow) and Edwin Rios (hamstring) on the injured list, but Alvarez's run as a regular is expected to be short-lived. Muncy started a rehab assignment June 4 and looks like he'll be ready to go for this weekend's series in San Francisco.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch Two-Time Olympian Log His First Hit in LA Dodger infielder Eddy Alvarez recorded his first hit in Dodger blue on Sunday against the Mets.

JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM