Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk following Monday's win against the Rockies, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move will allow the Orioles to add Hyun Soo Kim (hamstring) back to the 25-man roster Tuesday. Alvarez went 1-for-3 in Monday's game, just his second MLB appearance of 2016.

Alvarez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With Joey Rickard (thumb) landing on the DL, Alvarez was brought up for his second stint with the big club this season. His first stint lasted all of two days, and while Alvarez has hit at a .280 clip at Norfolk this year, it's about as empty a .280 average as one sees (.315 OBP, four homers, three steals). He figures to receive only sporadic opportunities.

Alvarez is in Baltimore and will be recalled Friday if Joey Rickard (thumb) goes on the disabled list, MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles are awaiting the results of Rickard's MRI and Alvarez will seize the roster spot if necessary. Hyun Soo Kim figures to be activated next week, which could mean Alvarez's stay is brief. Alvarez has been a doubles machine at Triple-A this season, racking up 26 two-baggers in 93 games. He has just four home runs after hitting 16 homers at Triple-A last season.

Alvarez was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk after Wednesday's game.

EDGE Analysis

He made one pinch hit appearance Wednesday, but otherwise did not contribute in a brief stay after getting called up Monday. He will return to serving as organizational outfield depth at the Triple-A level.

Alvarez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez was demoted to the minors following a rough spring, but will return to the Orioles on a short-term basis to provide manager Buck Showalter with an extra bat on his bench following the placement of Pedro Alvarez on the bereavement list.

Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez was in contention for an extra outfielder spot on the Opening Day roster, but he was ultimately done in by a poor spring in which he hit just .182. The 27-year-old will now head back to the minors, but he figures to get another shot in the big leagues at some point in 2016.

Alvarez is batting 2-20 with an OPS of .243 through nine games in spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez spent the majority of last season in the minors, and seems destined to do the same this year after a brutal spring training performance thus far.

Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Baltimore's win over Kansas City on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first home run in the major leagues for the Cuban outfielder who hit .275 with 16 home runs for Triple-A Norfolk before being called up at the end of August. He has proven to be a solid outfielder with a strong arm, and could continue to see action, particularly against southpaws, as he auditions for a spot on the Orioles roster next year.

Alvarez was recalled from High-A Frederick.

EDGE Analysis

Visa issues prevented Alvarez from joining the team in Toronto, but he'll now return to the active roster as the Jays continue a series in New York against the Yankees. Alvarez, who spent the bulk of the year at Triple-A, has logged only 12 major league at bats in 2015.

Alvarez is expected to rejoin the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Problems with his visa ultimately forced the Orioles to option Alvarez to High-A Frederick on Wednesday, although he was never expected to stay in the minors for long. He's recorded three hits in 12 at-bats with Baltimore this season.