Alvarez is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rays.
A day off was in order for Alvarez after the former Pirates slugger went 0-for-12 with three walks and four strikeouts to start the season. Manager Buck Showalter will keep Matt Wieters' bat in the lineup Saturday by using him at the DH spot while Caleb Joseph is set to start behind the plate. Alvarez's power potential and favorable home ballpark still make him a viable fantasy option, but his slump to start the season is a concerning development.