Andrew Alvarez Delivers 7-Inning Gem to Lock Up Nationals Rotation Spot

Washington Nationals southpaw Andrew Alvarez made a major statement Saturday by tossing seven scoreless, one-hit innings with eight strikeouts and four walks against the Angels. The 27-year-old lefty secured the best start of his career, lowering his ERA to 3.35 across 102 innings this season with 99 strikeouts. Since August, Alvarez has posted a 2.44 ERA over 44.1 innings in eight starts, solidifying his role in Washington's 2027 rotation.