LHP Jose Alvarez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake for his third stint with the team in 2017. He led the A.L. in appearances with 40 through June 30, when he was first sent to Salt Lake to workout mechanical issues. He's 0-3 in 44 relief efforts this season with one save.

LHP Jose Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. Alvarez, who pitched one scoreless inning in the Angels 11-7 loss Tuesday night, made 44 relief appearances with the Angels and was 0-3 with a 4.76 ERA.

LHP Jose Alvarez was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Alvarez was leading the American League in appearances with 40 when he was optioned to Salt Lake on June 30. In three games with the Bees, he allowed one earned run in five innings. He's the Angels' only left-hander in the bullpen.

LHP Jose Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Alvarez, who was the only lefty in the bullpen, was 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in a staff-high 40 games. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Alvarez is dealing with command issues and also lost his release point on his breaking ball.

LHP Jose Alvarez has not allowed a run in seven of his eight outings this season. Alvarez came in during the sixth inning, getting C Brian McCann to fly out to left field. McCann was the only batter Alvarez faced in his 1/3 inning of relief.

LHP Jose Alvarez was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake Tuesday to take the spot on the roster left by RHP Nick Tropeano (torn elbow ligament). It is Alvarez's second stint with the big league club this season. He was 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA in 40 appearances the first time around.

LHP Jose Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake to clear a roster spot for RHP Nick Tropeano, who was called up to start at Tampa Bay. Alvarez was 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA in 40 relief appearances for the Angels this season.

LHP Jose Alvarez had a tough night Friday, when he gave up three hits and three runs in his only inning of work. Alvarez, who had not had a run charged against him in any of his past nine appearances, replaced starter Nick Tropeano in the sixth and gave up two singles and a walk before Seattle SS Ketel Marte delivered a bases-loaded triple. Alvarez's season ERA swelled from 3.06 to 4.34 with the performance.

Alvarez has made the Angels' Opening Day roster.

Alvarez missed most of the 2014 campaign and has precious little big league experience. He is a candidate to get sent down to Triple-A once Garrett Richards is ready to return from the DL.

Angels optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Alvarez was up for less than a week and was unscored upon in two-thirds of an inning. He's being replaced in the bullpen by Josh Wall.

Angels recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Alvarez was acquired from the Tigers late in spring training. He'll operate in a long relief role for now but could be an option for a start somewhere down the line.

Angels acquired LHP Jose Alvarez from the Tigers in exchange for INF Andrew Romine.

Alvarez got off to a nice start with the Tigers last season but ultimately wound up with a 5.82 ERA over 38 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old posted a nice 2.80 ERA and 115/25 K/BB ratio over 128 2/3 Triple-A innings in 2013 and will likely begin at that level for the Halos.

Jose Alvarez struggled in a spot start against the Marlins on Friday, surrendering three runs on two hits in just 2 2/3 innings.

Alvarez also issued a pair of walks and struck out three. He departed with the bases loaded in the third inning, giving way to Rick Porcello who was greeted with a three-run double from Giancarlo Stanton. The 24-year-old southpaw wraps up his rookie season with a 5.82 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 31/16 K/BB ratio in 38 2/3 innings. He's likely to make the Tigers postseason roster as a left-handed reliever.

Tigers recalled LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez will serve as a left-handed reliever behind Drew Smyly and Phil Coke. The 24-year-old has a 6.14 ERA over eight appearances (five starts) with the Tigers this season.

Tigers optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez was only in the bullpen as additional depth while Phil coke attempted to right himself at Triple-A. He's likely to return to a similar role once rosters expand in September.

Tigers recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez has posted a 4.62 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over five starts for the Tigers this season. He'll be used as the second lefty in the bullpen while Phil Coke works things out at Triple-A.

Jose Alvarez pitched decently in a losing effort against the Royals in the nightcap of Friday's doubleheader, surrendering two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Alvarez walked three and struck out five in the spot start. All of the damage against him came on a two-run blast off the bat of Eric Hosmer in the third inning. Alvarez has posted a 1-3 record, 4.62 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in five starts for the Tigers this season. He'll head back to Triple-A Toledo where he'll continue to serve as an emergency option.

Jose Alvarez will start the second half of Friday's day-night doubleheader with the Royals.

Alvarez posted an ugly 5.03 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in four starts with the Tigers earlier this season. He is not a recommended fantasy play on Friday evening.

Tigers optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.

Alvarez was sent down in order to make room for Anibal Sanchez who will be activated on Saturday. The 24-year-old lefty posted a 5.03 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17/7 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings in four starts for the Tigers. He could be again be an option should the Tigers suffer another injury in their rotation.

Jose Alvarez lasted just three innings Monday afternoon in the Tigers' loss to the Blue Jays.

Alvarez yielded five runs -- four earned -- and has now allowed a total of 12 runs on 21 hits and seven walks over his first 19 2/3 major league innings for a 5.03 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. He'll likely be shipped back to Triple-A Toledo when Anibal Sanchez (shoulder) returns.