Alvarez was released by the Tigers on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez missed all of 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery but had re-signed with the Tigers on a minor-league contract last week. It's not clear what happened between then and now, but Alvarez is a free agent again. The 34-year-old holds a career 3.47 ERA over parts of 10 major-league seasons.

Alvarez (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Monday, which includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez has signed on to remain in Detroit for another season after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery for the entirety of the 2023 campaign. The southpaw will get a chance to show what he can do in spring camp after struggling in his last big-league action during the 2022 season while with San Francisco (5.28 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 15.1 innings).

Alvarez (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez underwent Tommy John surgery in September and is expected to miss the entirety of the 2023 season. The left-hander will conduct his rehab under the supervision of the Tigers' staff, and he could remain in the organization in 2024 and challenge for a spot in the big-league bullpen. He appeared in 21 games for the Giants this past season, logging a 5.28 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 15.1 innings.

Alvarez underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez has been sidelined since early July due to elbow inflammation, and the Giants announced last week that the southpaw would likely require Tommy John surgery. He officially underwent the procedure Wednesday and will likely be sidelined until at least 2024 due to the lengthy recovery process associated with the surgery.

Alvarez 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.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez was placed on the injured list July 7 due to elbow inflammation, only for the injury to later be diagnosed as an UCL strain. He elected to forgo surgery and was cleared to resume a throwing program earlier this month before experiencing the setback. Alvarez will likely seek a second medical opinion before deciding his next steps, but assuming Tommy John surgery is recommended, he'll likely go under the knife within the next few weeks. Alvarez has been ruled out for current season, and if surgery is indeed necessary, the reliever will likely be sidelined for the entire 2023 campaign as well.

Alvarez (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez is on the 60-day injured list while recovering from left elbow inflammation and won't be eligible to return until early September. That should give him plenty of time to build up gradually in bullpen sessions before beginning a rehab assignment.

Alvarez (elbow) began a throwing progression Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez remains at least a month away from returning since he's on the 60-day injured list. That will allow him to ramp up carefully, and a clearer picture on his return timeline should emerge once he begins to face hitters.

Alvarez (elbow) received cortisone injection Thursday and hopes to avoid surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander was transferred to the 60-day IL on Thursday after landing on the 15-day IL last week, and he'll be sidelined until at least early September. How Alvarez's elbow responds to the injection will dictate the next step in his recovery process.

Alvarez will not undergo surgery on his left elbow for the time being,Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, which means he will be sidelined until at least early September. His elbow inflammation has not improved with treatment, but the Giants are still hoping he will be able to avoid surgery.

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

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez was initially diagnosed with left elbow inflammation July 7 when he was deactivated, but his move to the 60-day IL a week later is an indication that season-ending surgery is a strong possibility, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. At the very least, Alvarez will be sidelined until early September as a result of the transaction. The Giants claimed reliever Aaron Fletcher off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday, and he'll fill Alvarez's spot on the 40-man roster.