Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado, left, and catcher Erik Kratz celebrate after an 11 inning, 2-1 victory against the New York Yankees in a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac)
NEW YORK — Rays reliever Jose Alvarado’s return to the active 25-man roster doesn’t appear imminent, with manager Kevin Cash saying on Monday that Alvarado will need a restart similar to an abbreviated spring training before he’s ready to rejoin the club.
"I hope it doesn't take that long," Cash said before the Rays opened a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.