Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of Press Box Online reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez has put on an underwhelming performance during Baltimore's spring games thus far and is currently 0-for-11 at the plate. While Alvarez should be a regular in the lineup at Triple-A Norfolk this coming season, it's unlikely that he'll se much time in the big club's outfield, as he's played in just 14 major league games over the last two seasons.