Alvarez optioned to Triple-A

Third baseman Pedro Alvarez, the top prospect in the Pirates' organization, was optioned to the organization's Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis on Friday morning. Alvarez was hitting .296 in 12 games this spring with four RBIs, two doubles, two triples, eight strikeouts and two errors.
Outfielder Jose Tabata was also sent to Triple-A, while infielder Doug Bernier and outfielder Jonathan Van Every were sent to minor league camp.
The Pirates now have 49 players in major league camp.