Andrew Alvarez Pitches His Way Into Washington Nationals 2027 Plans

Andrew Alvarez solidified a spot in the Nationals' 2027 rotation after a breakout rookie campaign, posting a 3.43 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 112.2 innings. Dominated down the stretch with a 2.15 ERA following his post-deadline recall, relying heavily on a devastating 83 MPH curveball that held batters to a .178 average. The former 12th-round pick excelled by limiting home runs to just 7 all year, pairing a 6.2% barrel rate with a 49.8% ground ball rate, earning a season grade of A.