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Jose Alvarez | Starting Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 5/6/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 180
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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The Tigers will call up left-hander Jose Alvarez to start Thursday against the Red Sox.
Alvarez will fill in for Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) in the starting rotation. The 24-year-old left-hander struck out seven over six innings of one-run ball against the Indians on June 9 and should carry some value in AL-only leagues for now. Jun 17 - 4:33 PM
Source: Rick Thompson on Twitter

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Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

Tigers optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez allowed one run over six innings and had seven strikeouts in his debut Sunday against the Indians. The Tigers will call up right-hander Evan Reed to replace him on the active roster.
Jun 9 - 4:17 PM
Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

Jose 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.

Alvarez had a no-hitter going until Ryan Raburn took him deep with two outs in the fifth. He then pitched out of a two-out jam in the sixth before the Tigers took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame. Alvarez struck out seven on the day while allowing just three hits and one walk. Anibal Sanchez is expected to be ready for his next start, but the Tigers won't be worried about calling on Alvarez if need after this performance.
Jun 9 - 3:56 PM
Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

Tigers purchased the contract of LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez will make his major league debut on Sunday in place of the injured Anibal Sanchez (shoulder). The left-hander isn't much of a prospect but has been terrific at Toledo this season, posting a 2.42 ERA and 76/15 K/BB ratio over 74 1/3 frames. Sanchez is expected to be OK for his next start, so Alvarez should be sent back down after his debut no matter how he fares.
Jun 9 - 8:34 AM
Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

The Tigers will call up LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

With Anibal Sanchez on the disabled list, Alvarez will make his major league debut Sunday against the Indians. The 23-year-old has a 2.42 ERA over 11 starts at the Triple-A level.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Jun 8 - 1:22 PM
Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

Tigers signed LHP Jose Alvarez to a minor league contract.

Alvarez missed the entire 2012 season following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. The 23-year-old southpaw has a 3.62 ERA over seven seasons in the minors, averaging 7.1 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9.
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 02:44:00 PM
Jose Alvarez - S - Tigers

Marlins' minor league left-hander Jose Alvarez will miss the entire 2012 season following labrum surgery on Tuesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews. Alvarez, who turns 23 in May, had a 4.02 ERA and 118/41 K/BB ratio over 147 2/3 innings between High-A Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville last season.
Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 12:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
3Bryan Holaday
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
3Avisail Garcia
CF1Austin Jackson
2Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly