Alvarez was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

A waiver acquisition earlier this season, Alvarez was knocked around to the tune of 7.71 ERA and 1.97 WHIP during his time with Double-A Tennessee and the Cubs ultimately ruled him out for a September callup. Alvarez can dial his fastball up near the mid-90s and that raw talent may still entice a few teams.