After a memorable Major League debut in September 2025 that included five scoreless innings, left-hander Andrew Alvarez began this past season in Triple-A Rochester. He’d get called up again -- and then sent back down a few times. Each stint…
Washington Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez strengthened his case for a spot in the team's 2027 starting rotation after a strong 2026 campaign. Alvarez posted a 2-6 record with a 3.43 ERA across 25 appearances, including 17 starts, highlighted by a 56 2/3-inning streak without allowing a home run.
Following multiple minor league options early in the year, Alvarez excelled in the second half with a 2.97 ERA over 12 appearances. Nationals manager Blake Butera and front office executives noted that developing better fastball command and velocity will be central to his offseason preparations.
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