August 6, 2025 9:31 AM : Alvarez (hand) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Alvarez is at the team's spring training facility in Florida and continued his hitting progression. His last known activity was hitting off a tee and soft-toss pitches, so Tuesday represented a step forward. Alvarez was last known to be targeting a mid-August return, but the situation remains murky.