Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.
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 an outstanding 8:5 BB:K this year. If he keeps up this good approach, Alvarez could maintain a larger role even after Mark Trumbo (quad) returns from the disabled list.