Alvarez called up in flurry of roster moves

Of the four players that the Padres received from the Angels for All-Star closer Huston Street, none was held in higher regard than 23-year-old right-hander R.J. Alvarez. On Tuesday, the Padres sent a clear message — they want to get a look at Alvarez, a pitcher they feel who could be a part of their bullpen in 2015.