Alvarez was released by the Twins on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Alvarez signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Alvarez was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
The Cubs optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez signed a major-league deal with the Cubs, Mets Minors' Jacob Resnick reports.
Alvarez was designated for assignment Friday.
Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Alvarez gave up a walk and a hit before recording the final two outs of the fifth inning in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Indians.
Alvarez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.