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

EDGE Analysis

A report Monday had indicated Alvarado would take the hill Wednesday and Thursday for the Bulls, but that schedule was apparently moved up by a day. Alvarado threw 26 pitches overall Tuesday, with control problems leading to him getting only 12 of those offerings into the strike zone. Alvarado is schedule to toe the rubber again Wednesday, after which he'll likely be evaluated for possible activation.

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

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado breezed through his first rehab appearance with High-A Charlotte on Sunday, getting through a perfect frame in 11 pitches. The left-hander will now move up a couple of levels in competition, and if that pair of outings go well, he's likely to be activated when first eligible Friday.

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

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado needed only 11 pitches, nine of which he threw for strikes, to get through his one frame. The left-hander's first rehab outing obviously went extremely well, although the level of competition has to be taken into account. Alvarado is slated for at least a couple more rehab appearances this coming week before a possible activation next Friday.

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

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado has been out since early July with a strained oblique. An exact return timeline has yet to be established, but he could return as soon as next Friday in Seattle if he looks good during his rehab outings. He needs to work on his command as much as working on getting healthy, as he struggled to a 12.54 ERA and a 19.6 percent walk rate over his final 12 outings prior to the injury.

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.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed closer appears to be on pace for his projected mid-August return date. How Alvarado responds to back-to-back days of physical activity should be a good litmus test for where he currently is in his recovery.

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

EDGE Analysis

The move was expected, as Alvarado is in line to miss at least six weeks with an oblique strain. Expect Emilio Pagan and Diego Castillo (shoulder) to receive the bulk of the save chances for the Rays in his absence.

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

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a strained oblique. He said after the game that he expected to miss 2-to-6 weeks, depending on the results of an MRI. That was apparently overly optimistic, as he now has a 6-to-8 week timeline following the MRI and a doctor visit Sunday. Emilio Pagan and Diego Castillo (shoulder) will be the top ninth-inning options in his absence.

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.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a strained right oblique. Emilio Pagan looks to be the primary ninth-inning option in his absence, though Diego Castillo could be back from a shoulder injury soon after the break.

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

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear if the injury is serious enough to require a trip to the injured list, but it would be a surprise if Alvarado didn't at least rest until after the All-Star break. He's allowed nine of 12 batters to reach base over his last two outings, possibly as a result of the injury.

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

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear exactly what the injury is, but Alvarado appeared to point to his side while talking to a team trainer. The lefty allowed four of his five batters to reach base in Saturday's outing after giving up six runs while recording just two outs in his previous outing Wednesday against the Orioles, so it's possible he's been dealing with a nagging injury for at least a few days.