The Phillies transferred Alvarez (groin) from the 10-day injured list to the 45-day IL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction officially spells an end to Alvarez's season. The lefty reliever hadn't pitched for the Phillies since Aug. 20 due to the testicular contusion, and he'll wrap up his 2020 campaign with a 1.42 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 6.1 innings in his eight appearances. The Phillies selected catcher Rafael Marchan from their alternate training site to replace Alvarez on the 40-man roster.

Alvarez (testicular contusion) could be done for the season, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will not be able to throw for two weeks and will then need an additional two weeks to build back up before returning, so he will be up against it with just over four weeks remaining in the regular season.

Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a testicular contusion, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was hit square in the groin by a 105-mph comebacker during Thursday's game against the Blue Jay, and he'll need at least 10 days on the shelf to recover. JoJo Romero was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.

Manager Joe Girardi said Thursday that he thinks Alvarez (groin) will travel with the team to Atlanta, but will likely be unavailable for the next couple of games, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez exited Thursday's contest against Toronto after being hit on the groin by a 105-mph comebacker. Girardi noted that tests on the southpaw came back fine, although it sounds like he will be unavailable for at least Friday's series opener against the Braves.

Alvarez was carted off the field Thursday after getting hit by a line drive in the groin, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez recorded the out at first base before being helped off the field. Specifics regarding the injury should emerge once he's further evaluated in the coming days.

Alvarez didn't allow an earned run in four Grapefruit League innings before play was paused.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies demoted fellow lefties Cole Irvin and Austin Davis on Thursday, though Alvarez's bullpen role never appeared to be at risk. The 30-year-old, who owns a solid 3.63 career ERA, should be the top southpaw in a bullpen which may also include Adam Morgan and Francisco Liriano, though he's unlikely to be a candidate for saves.

Alvarez signed a one-year, $2.95 million contract with Philadelphia on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez posted a 3.36 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 51 punchouts and 16 holds across 59 relief innings during the 2019 campaign. He'll be in line for high-leverage innings once again in 2020.

Alvarez (3-2) earned the win Friday against the Giants after allowing two hits and recording the final out of the sixth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez came into the sixth inning to replace starter Drew Smyly with one on and two outs. He gave up a single to Scooter Gennett, then an RBI single to Donovan Solano, allowing Smyly's runner to score. Alvarez got Austin Slater to line out to end the inning, and Bryce Harper followed up with a three-run homer in the seventh to hand Alvarez and the Phillies the win. The 30-year-old owns a 2.93 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 46 games this season.

Alvarez pitched two innings, allowing one hit and two walks as the opener in Saturday's game versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The spotless performance gives Alvarez a 3.57 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 23 appearances spanning 22.2 innings this season. The reliever has also snagged a save and four holds while striking out 15 batters.

Alvarez will be used as an opener Saturday against the Dodgers, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

In many ways, it's surprising that a forward-thinking manager such as Gabe Kapler took until now to embrace the opener trend. The platoon-heavy Dodgers make for an ideal candidate to test the system against, with both righty Vince Velasquez and lefty Cole Irvin available in long relief. The move guarantees that Alvarez will pitch, but it also means he'll face the toughest part of the Dodgers' order and will not get the chance for a win.