Manager Kevin Cash would not name Alvarado as the team's closer heading into spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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.Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado finished off the game Wednesday versus the Indians. He would pitch a perfect ninth inning to finish off the 3-1. Alvarado would strike out two while earning his eighth save of the season. Sergio Romo is still called the closer for the team but Jose Alvarado, Chaz Roe, and even Adam Kolarek have gotten late-inning work lately. If you are in a deep league and Alvarado remains on the waiver wire, you should probably add him.

Alvarado secured his eighth save of the season Wednesday against the Indians, striking out two across a perfect ninth inning.

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Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado finished out the game Sunday versus Cleveland. He would come in with the tying run on-deck so he qualified for a save opportunity. Alvarado would allow a two-run hit but otherwise finished out the game to earn his seventh save of the season. In fact, the two runs were credited to the previous pitcher so it did not harm his ERA. Sergio Romo is still called the closer for the team but Jose Alvarado, Chaz Roe, and even Adam Kolarek have gotten ninth-inning work lately. If you are in a deep league and Alvarado remains on the waiver wire, you should probably add him.

Alvarado allowed a hit but struck out two batters, earning his seventh save in 0.2 innings of work during Sunday's 6-4 win over Cleveland.

Alvarado earned his sixth save in a win over the Braves on Wednesday, firing 1.1 scoreless innings.

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Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado came up clutch for the team Wednesday versus the Braves. Facing the potential tying run in the eighth inning, Alvarado was summoned from the bullpen like a concerned gamer summoning their best creature to turn the tide of a battle. He would respond by facing four batters to record four outs that earned him his sixth save of the season. The Rays are highly unlikely to make the playoffs and they are already giving younger players opportunities in several positions to build for the future. Romo is still listed as the closer and is the more desirable player at the moment though.

Alvarado worked around a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless inning of work to earn his fifth save of the season Monday against the Royals.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado earned a save Monday versus the Royals. He closed out the 1-0 victory with a scoreless ninth inning only marred by a walk. It would be his fifth save of the season. An argument could be made that Alvarado got the save attempt due to Sergio Romo having been used often lately but be cautious. The Rays are highly unlikely to make the playoffs and they are already giving younger players opportunities in several positions to build for the future. Romo is still listed as the closer and is the more desirable player at the moment though.

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Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado stood in for a sick Romo to close out the Yankees Monday. He would go 1 1/3 scoreless innings and held off a furious rally attempt by one of the best teams in the majors to earn his fourth save of the season. He was filling in for Sergio Romo who had been sent home due to illness. Alvarado is a talented pitcher who is valuable in leagues that reward holds. Do not rule out the possibility that he could gain the role of closer at some point this season.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (personal) has been reinstated from family medical emergency leave on Wednesday. Alvarado missed the last few games before the All-Star break, but is back for the beginning of the second half. He is posting a 2.58 ERA and 42/19 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings this season. He should be owned in leagues that value holds.

Alvarado was activated from the family medical emergency list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has left the team due to a family emergency. There are not a lot of details being given but the word is that he is out until at least after the All-Star break. It is clear that the Rays are willing to use Alvarado as a closer when Romo is unavailable or if there is an especially favorable matchup weighted to Alvarado's advantage. In very deep leagues or ones that reward both holds and saves, Alvarado is worth rostering.

Alvarado was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Per Topkin, Alvarado won't rejoin the Rays until after the All-Star break.

Alvarado allowed one walk and retired the final two batters of the game to earn his third save of the season Tuesday against the Marlins.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado came in to finish off a marathon game Tuesday versus the Marlins. He was the ninth Rays pitcher of the game and would record the final two outs to close out the victory. The game lasted 16 innings and the usual closer Sergio Romo had already been used for two innings earlier. The save was Alvarado's third of the season and the second recently. It is clear that the Rays are willing to use Alvarado as a closer when Romo is unavailable or if there is an especially favorable matchup weighted to Alvarado's advantage. In very deep leagues or ones that reward both holds and saves, Alvarado is worth rostering.

Alvarado (0-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over one inning in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday. He struck out three.

Alvarado could see save chances in Tampa Bay after Alex Colome was traded to the Mariners on Friday.

Alvarado recorded four strikeouts over 1.2 perfect innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Alvarado notched his 11th hold in Monday's win over the Royals, getting one out on three pitches to close out the eighth inning.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvardo earned his first career save versus the Tigers Monday. He came in with the bases loaded and a 3-0 lead. Alvardo would give up a hit to make it 3-2 but would close out the game. He closed because Alex Colome has pitched three of the past four days. Alvardo is not much of an option right now.

Alvarado worked around a hit and a walk while recording the final two outs of Monday's win over the Tigers to notch his first save of the season.

Alvarado notched his eighth hold in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Alvarado allowed two earned runs on two hits over 1.1 innings in a win over the Twins on Sunday. He also recorded a strikeout.

Alvarado notched his fourth hold in a 4-2 win over the Rangers on Wednesday, firing a scoreless eighth inning in which he recorded a strikeout.

Alvarado notched his third hold by firing a scoreless inning in a 2-1 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing a walk while recording two strikeouts.

Alvarado was credited with his first hold of the season in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, firing a scoreless eighth inning in which he recorded two strikeouts.

Alvarado's spring ERA is down to 1.13 ERA over eight outings after he fired a scoreless eighth inning in Sunday's 10-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers. He also recorded a strikeout.

Alvarado fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Yankees, allowing a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout.

Alvarado was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Alvarado was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Sunday's loss to the Indians, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Alvarado, just recalled from Triple-A Durham earlier Friday, struck out the side in the ninth inning of a 2-0 loss to the Brewers.

Alvarado was recalled by the Rays on Friday.

Alvarado was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Alvarado (0-2) gave up three earned runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record an out in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Reds.

Alvarado notched his fifth hold of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox, firing a scoreless eighth inning.

Alvarado fired a scoreless inning in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Mariners, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.

Alvardo fired a scoreless inning in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, recording a strikeout.

Alvarado was recalled from Double-A Montgomery on Wednesday.

Alvarado is expected to be recalled by the Rays on Wednesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado was optioned to the minors Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado will join Team Venezuela in the WBC, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.