3:32 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Friday.

6:50 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

9:33 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) recently suffered a setback in his rehab program from his left elbow injury and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

11:18 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

1:39 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) began a throwing progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

1:39 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) began a throwing progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

9:00 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) received cortisone injection Thursday and hopes to avoid surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:26 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) will not undergo surgery on his left elbow for the time being,Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:18 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

10:07 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (elbow) underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed inflammation, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

9:28 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to elbow inflammation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

9:04 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (back) was activated from the 14-day injured list Tuesday.

11:42 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (back) struck out one over a scoreless inning in his rehab appearance Tuesday for Triple-A Sacramento.

5:54 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) Giants placed Alvarez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

9:46 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) earned a save against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one over one innning.

3:06 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (2-1) walked two batters and struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win in extra innings versus the Phillies on Tuesday.

3:03 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) retired the only batter he faced to earn a hold in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals.

2:31 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning in Friday's 7-7 tie with the Rangers.

5:52 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) $1.5 million club option for 2022 was picked up by the Giants on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

12:16 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning during Monday's 9-1 win over San Diego.

12:53 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) hasn't allowed a run since July 9.

12:31 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (4-1) earned the win in relief Thursday against the Dodgers after hurling 1.1 scoreless innings.

12:48 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Saturday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis.

12:42 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) has not allowed a run in his last 9.1 innings.

10:30 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Washington.

10:34 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday.

3:36 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

11:52 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and struck out one in one inning during Sunday's 11-1 loss to San Diego.

7:17 AM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (1-1) walked and struck out a batter but did not allow a hit during a scoreless seventh inning and picked up his first win of the year Tuesday against the Phillies.

10:53 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) pitched a perfect sixth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins.

12:30 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) (0-1) allowed an unearned run on three walks to take the extra-inning loss versus the Mariners on Thursday.

3:28 PM - Jose Alvarez (SF) signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Giants on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

4:03 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) Phillies transferred Alvarez (groin) from the 10-day injured list to the 45-day IL on Sunday.

3:19 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) (testicular contusion) could be done for the season, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

4:39 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a testicular contusion, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

8:35 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) Joe Girardi said Thursday that he thinks Alvarez (groin) will travel with the team to Atlanta, but will likely be unavailable for the next couple of games, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

3:13 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) was carted off the field Thursday after getting hit by a line drive in the groin, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

5:28 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) didn't allow an earned run in four Grapefruit League innings before play was paused.

5:42 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) signed a one-year, $2.95 million contract with Philadelphia on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

3:31 AM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) (3-2) earned the win Friday against the Giants after allowing two hits and recording the final out of the sixth inning.

1:15 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) will be used as an opener Saturday against the Dodgers, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

11:35 AM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) threw two scoreless innings in Monday's loss to the Cardinals, walking one, striking out one and allowing one hit.

9:32 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) allowed one run in a scoreless inning and secured his first save of the season Sunday against Miami.

12:59 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on six hits (including one homer) while striking out two in 1.1 innings.

5:09 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) agreed to a one-year, $1.93 million contract Friday that allowed him to avoid arbitration, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

10:19 PM - Jose Alvarez (Phi) was traded from the Angels to the Phillies on Thursday in exchange for Luis Garcia, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

7:34 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) struck out the one batter he faced and picked up the save Sunday against the White Sox.

3:29 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was credited with the win after firing a scoreless inning while allowing a hit and striking out two against the Padres on Wednesday.

7:05 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) allowed two hits, but struck out three over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.

12:52 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) had a walk and a strikeout over 1.1 innings in Friday's 13-9 victory over the Athletics.

11:13 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) agreed to a one-year, $1.05 million deal with the Angels on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports.

3:27 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) has been called up to the major leagues, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports Monday.

11:01 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

3:29 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

12:21 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

2:44 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

2:23 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

10:39 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) retired two of the three batters he faced Sunday, picking up his 11th hold in a 12-6 win over the Astros.

11:08 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) worked an inning of relief Friday, but he surrendered his fourth home run of the season in a loss to the Mets.

9:10 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) pitched a one-two-three inning to earn his first career save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

11:26 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) fired a scoreless inning on his way to his third hold of the season against the Athletics on Thursday.

11:13 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) is considered a safe bet to make the Angels' bullpen, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

7:30 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) is an early favorite to win a bullpen job out of spring training, the Orange County Register reports.

2:29 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) is back with the major league club, and is on the lineup card for Tuesday's contest with the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

7:09 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

6:41 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) suffered the loss in Friday's game against Baltimore, allowing a two-run home run to Chris Davis in the seventh inning.

4:53 PM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) gave up three earned runs on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings of work in the Angels' 5-0 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

11:36 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Salt Lake.

10:47 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Salt Lake.

10:31 AM - Jose Alvarez (LAA) acquired LHP Jose Alvarez from the Tigers in exchange for INF Andrew Romine.

6:25 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez struggled in a spot start against the Marlins on Friday, surrendering three runs on two hits in just 2 2/3 innings.

10:00 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) recalled LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

6:33 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

6:51 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.

6:04 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez pitched decently in a losing effort against the Royals in the nightcap of Friday's doubleheader, surrendering two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.

11:33 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez will start the second half of Friday's day-night doubleheader with the Royals.

6:28 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

11:50 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez lasted just three innings Monday afternoon in the Tigers' loss to the Blue Jays.

6:23 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday.

6:38 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez pitched five innings of two-run ball Thursday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

10:02 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.

12:17 PM - Jose Alvarez (Det) optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

11:56 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Alvarez tossed six innings of one-run ball in his major league debut Sunday, picking up the win in a 4-1 victory over the Indians.

4:34 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) purchased the contract of LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.

9:22 AM - Jose Alvarez (Det) Tigers will call up LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.