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Signs minor-league deal with Twins Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Jan. 2.

Impact Alvarez spent the 2024 campaign with the Athletics organization, batting .315 with 15 home runs, 54 RBI, 46 runs scored and four stolen bases over 75 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Additionally, the 30-year-old played in 16 games with the A's, batting .243 with a double, two RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base over 37 at-bats. Alvarez will report to Triple-A St. Paul ahead of the 2025 season and he'll look to impress to potentially garner a shot with the Twins' major-league roster.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man Alvarez cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact The 30-year-old Alvarez posted a .967 OPS in Triple-A across 317 plate appearances in 2024 and reached the majors for the first time, going 9-for-37 with two RBI over 16 games. However, he no longer owns a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster and will remain in Las Vegas as organizational depth.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Alvarez had been with the big-league club since Aug. 27, though he had picked up eight at-bats in that span. He'll head back to the minors to make room for Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) to return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Athletics recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez has slashed .276/.323/.310 during his time with Oakland this season in his first go-round in the big leagues. The 30-year-old offers defensive versatility and should operate as a backup at multiple spots.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact The 30-year-old righty hitter made one start Thursday at first base against a lefty starter, but that was his lone start during this latest stint with the big club. Alvarez is slashing .306/.402/.580 with 14 home runs and an 18 percent strikeout rate in 62 games at Triple-A.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to big club The Athletics recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Oakland optioned Alvarez to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club four days later since the Athletics placed Brent Rooker (personal) on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Rooker is expected to miss between one and three games while he's on the paternity list, and once he returns, Alvarez will likely head back to the minors.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to Vegas The Athletics optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Alvarez went 1-for-3 with an RBI and scored a run while filling in for Seth Brown, who returned from paternity leave Saturday. The 30-year-old Alvarez boasts a 1.003 OPS through 251 plate appearances in Triple-A, making him a candidate to return to Oakland before the end of the season.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in majors return Alvarez went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Alvarez, who was summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, drew the start at first base and delivered the Athletics' first run of the day with his seventh-inning single. The 29-year-old rookie has performed well over a small sample in his long-awaited opportunity versus big-league pitching, as he now sports a .261 average and .320 on-base percentage during his seven total games with Oakland this season.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league club The Athletics recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is taking the roster spot vacated by Seth Brown, who went on the paternity list. He could see some action at first base while Brown is away but is a good bet to be sent back down later this week when Brown returns.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact The 30-year-old received his first big-league call-up June 22 and went on to appear in seven games with the Athletics prior to the All-Star break, batting .261 with a stolen base, six runs and one RBI. The utility player will get the chance to see more consistent playing time as heads back to Las Vegas. The Athletics will announce a replacement for Alvarez on the 26-man active roster shortly before their next game Friday versus the Angels.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on June 22, Alvarez was available off the bench for his first three games with the big club, then proceeded to start four consecutive contests. His playing time has dried up since then, as Alvarez has now made just one start in the Athletics' last seven games. Alvarez could be at risk of a demotion when Oakland needs to open up room on the active roster for either Abraham Toro (hamstring) or Esteury Ruiz (wrist), both of whom are expected to return from the injured list at some point after the All-Star break.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI single and a run during Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact Alvarez was excellent in his first career start, clubbing a double in his first at-bat before being driven in by JJ Bleday and then plating Shea Langeliers on an infield single in the eighth. The 29-year-old Alvarez had his contract selected Saturday, marking his first big-league stint since entering the minors in 2016. With Abraham Toro (hamstring) on the injured list, Alvarez should have some opportunities at third base, though he'll have to compete with Tyler Nevin for playing time at the hot corner.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE