Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation after Saturday's loss at Baltimore, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarado just returned from the injured list last week after missing over a month of action with a right oblique issue. The 24-year-old reliever will undergo an MRI on his elbow on Monday and fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.

Jose Alvarado pitched the ninth inning on Sunday walking two batters and striking out one for the win as the Rays beat the Tigers by a 5-4 score.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarado was pitching in just his second game since coming off of the IL. The veteran reliever was able to get the win when the Rays were able to come back in the bottom of the ninth against the Tigers. Alvarado is worth owning in leagues that count holds and saves.

The Rays activated Jose Alvarado (oblique) off the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarado wound up missing about a month with an oblique strain. He has been a bit disappointing this year, totaling a 5.06 ERA before getting hurt. Still, he could factor into some save chances for Tampa Bay down the stretch.

Jose Alvarado (oblique) could join the Rays during their current series against the Padres that lasts through Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fantasy Impact

With Emilio Pagan holding down the closer role for the Rays look for Alvarado to rejoin the team as a setup reliever. Alvarado is worth adding in fantasy leagues that count holds as a category.

Jose Alvarado (oblique) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after leaving Saturday’s game with an injury.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarado suffered an oblique strain versus the Yankees and will wind up on the IL. Emilio Pagan will likely get the bulk of save chances moving forward, though Diego Castillo (shoulder) should also be back soon.