Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez saw his streak of eight appearances without allowing a run come to an end Sunday, when he was tacked for two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk before departing without recording a walk. With the Angels needing to open up a 25-man roster spot for Monday's starter, Nick Tropeano, Alvarez was deemed the most expendable out of the team's relievers. He should resurface with the Angels at some point after the All-Star break if he pitches well at Triple-A in the interim.