According to several reports coming out of camp late Saturday morning, the Dodgers have designated longtime pitching prospect Yadier Alvarez for assignment.
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com was among the first to reveal the news.
Alvarez was scheduled to throw against the Brewers in a Cactus League game on Friday, but when he did not make the appearance, skipper Dave Roberts said that the 23-year-old righty “did not feel right” and was subsequently scratched.
It was subsequently reported that Alvarez was feeling discomfort in his right shoulder.
Early on Saturday morning, Roberts told reporters that Alvarez was shut down and was being examined for an unspecified physical issue.