A man who is frequently a late arrival in Orioles camp, slugger Pedro Álvarez feels the fact that he got nearly a full spring training this year will only help his case to force the Orioles' hand and make him a full-time major leaguer again.
Álvarez, who is in camp on a minor league deal without a contract out at the end of spring training, is vying for a bench spot and could end up seeing his chances boosted by the looming absence of designated hitter Mark Trumbo, who has a quadriceps strain.