Alvarado will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado (1-5) was credited with the victory in a win over the Tigers on Sunday, firing a scoreless ninth inning in which he allowed no hits, issued two walks and struck out one.

Alvarado (oblique) was credited with his seventh hold in a win over the Padres on Tuesday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He also recorded a strikeout.

Alvarado (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Alvarado (oblique) could join the Rays during their current series against the Padres that lasts through Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado (oblique) allowed an earned run on two hits and recorded two strikeouts over an inning in Triple-A Durham's win over Indianapolis on Friday, and he could be promoted at any time due to the team's pitching needs, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado (oblique) fired a scoreless seventh inning in Triple-A Durham's win over Syracuse on Tuesday, allowing no hits and two walks while recording a strikeout.

Alvarado (oblique) is slated to make rehab appearances for Triple-A Durham on Wednesday and Thursday, the Associated Press reports.

Alvarado (oblique) fired a perfect first inning in High-A Charlotte's loss to Palm Beach on Sunday.

Alvarado (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Alvarado (oblique) progressed to throwing from 90 feet Tuesday and is slated for a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Alvarado (oblique) could miss 6-to-8 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado (oblique) is expected to miss 2-to-6 weeks depending on the results of his MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a strained oblique, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Alvarado left Saturday's game against the Yankees with an apparent side injury, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Alvarado, who was activated off the restricted list Friday, allowed an earned run on a hit and a wild pitch over an inning in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Alvarado (personal) was activated off the restricted list Friday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Alvarado (personal) threw bullpen sessions Monday and Tuesday and could be activated for the Rays' upcoming homestand, which begins Friday and runs until the All-Star break, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado (personal) threw a bullpen session Thursday, and the Rays are hopeful he'll need only a few more side sessions and possibly a simulated game before returning to the team, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado (personal) is back in the United States and will report to High-A Charlotte prior to returning from the restricted list, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado (personal) remains without a timeline to rejoin the Rays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado (personal) could rejoin the Rays later in the week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays transferred Alvarado (personal) to the restricted list ahead of Sunday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado (personal) remains in Venezuela with his family and isn't expected to return to the team for Tampa Bay's weekend series against the Red Sox, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

The Rays placed Alvarado on the family medical list Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado, who was charged with a loss against the Indians on Friday after allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks over an inning, will continue to see his usual amount of save opportunities, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado retired the side in the bottom of the 11th inning to earn his fifth save Saturday against the Yankees. He allowed one hit and no walks and struck out one in an inning of work.

Alvarado (0-3) allowed three earned runs on four hits, a walk and a wild pitch over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Yankees on Friday. He also recorded a strikeout.

Alvarado, who notched his fifth hold in a win over the Marlins on Wednesday with 1.1 scoreless innings in which he allowed no hits or walks and recorded a strikeout, owns four saves, a 1.04 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over 17.1 innings.

Alvarado worked around a hit and a walk to earn the save after a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 3-0 win over San Francisco. He struck out one batter.

Alvarado posted a strikeout, walk and hit while nailing down his third save of the season in a 5-2 victory against the Giants on Friday.

Alvarado pitched a scoreless eighth inning, striking out the side, in a 1-0 loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.

Alvarado struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to record his second save of the season in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Astros.

Alvarado secured his first save of the year and allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday against Houston.

The Rays will not designate a closer this season, but Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times thinks Alvarado will "get lots of save opportunities."

Alvarado is unlikely to be used as a traditional closer by the Rays in 2019, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

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.

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 (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.

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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.