Updating a previous report, Alvarez has been added to the Orioles' lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, according to Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com. Alvarez will start at third base and bat seventh.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles would have preferred to keep Alvarez on the bench against Tigers lefty Daniel Norris, but Danny Valencia's late scratch due to an undisclosed issue forced manager Buck Showalter to tinker with the lineup. Alvarez owns a .206/.272/.339 career batting line (69 wRC+) versus left-handed pitching.

Alvarez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going deep twice in the series opener Friday, Alvarez has yet to receive an opportunity to build on the performance with the Tigers bringing left-handed pitchers to the hill for the final two games of the weekend. Alvarez's career-long struggles against southpaws will continue to confine him to a platoon at designated hitter, though he'll see the larger portion of starts as the left-handed option.

Alvarez will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter and bat second Sunday against the Indians, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez had been used out of the two hole in each of the previous three games, but managed just one hit across 13 at-bats. The ongoing absence of Trey Mancini (knee) gives the Orioles few attractive alternatives near the top of the lineup, so Alvarez will get another look as the No. 2 hitter Sunday, though it's difficult to see him finding much success against two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber.

Alvarez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Alvarez will hit the bench with a left-handed pitcher (Francisco Liriano) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Danny Valencia will draw the start at designated hitter.

Alvarez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Chris Sale on the hill for Boston, the left-handed Alvarez will take a seat to start the game. Anthony Santander and Craig Gentry will start in the outfield while Adam Jones shifts to designated hitter.

Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger is hot at the plate, as he's now hitting .304 on the season to go with a massive 1.136 OPS. The sample size is small, but it is worth noting that he has struck out (5) fewer times than he has walked (8) so far. If he keeps up this good approach, Alvarez could maintain a larger role even after Mark Trumbo (quad) returns from the disabled list.

Alvarez is not in the lineup against Boston on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez will head back to the bench after going 1-for-3 with a double and one run scored against Toronto during Wednesday's series finale. In his place, Danny Valencia picks up a start at DH, while batting fifth in the order.

Alvarez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Alvarez will take a seat on the bench with a left-hander starter (J.A. Happ) toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays. In his place, Danny Valencia will pick up another start at designated hitter, batting sixth.

Alvarez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarez has started in just one of the Orioles' last six games, with three of those absences coming when southpaws have toed the rubber for the opposition. It appears that Alvarez and Danny Valencia will work in a platoon at designated hitter until Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) is ready to return from the disabled list.

Alvarez went 2-for-2 with a walk and a grand slam in the top of the 14th inning during Friday's 7-3 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The timely homer was his first of the season and came after Alvarez pinch hit for Danny Valencia in the 10th inning. Even with Mark Trumbo (quad) sidelined, the 31-year-old hasn't been seeing consistent playing time, and his at-bats will likely dry up once Trumbo comes off the disabled list -- assuming that doesn't cost Alvarez his roster spot entirely.