Andrew Alvarez

Andrew Alvarez allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over three innings in Friday's loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez has fought issues with command of late, failing to reach the fifth inning in each of his five trips to the mound. The left-hander remains difficult to trust when called on to toe the rubber, posting a 4.02 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with a 1-0 record, and 9.8 K/9 ratio across five appearances.

Andrew Alvarez did enough to keep the Mets quiet, though the two-run blemish kept it from being a clean line in an 8-4 win.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings in Wednesday's win over the Mets. After the outing, he owns a 3.18 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with an 11.9 K/9, 2.16 FIP and 7.50 K:BB, along with a 1-0 record. He was able to save the rest of the bullpen and close out the win for his first save of the season.

The Nationals recalled Andrew Alvarez from Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez is expected to pitch behind Zack Littell on Friday against the Orioles.

The Nationals optioned LHP Andrew Alvarez to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings. He'll return to Triple-A, but he should get another opportunity in the majors later this season.

The Nationals have recalled left-hander Andrew Alvarez from Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez has made five starts for Rochester this season, posting a 4.66 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings. He also posted a quality 2.31 ERA in five starts with the Nats last season.