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Yankees win 5-3, sweep 3 games from the Nationals despite trailing after 7 innings in each

Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the New York Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals, 5-3

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gives up five runs in loss Alvarez (2-2) took the loss against the Astros on Tuesday, allowing five runs on four hits and five walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings.

Impact Alvarez returned to a starting role after serving in a bulk-relief role against the Red Sox this past Wednesday. He ended up pitching five-plus innings for the first time this season, but he also gave up a season-high five runs in the process. The Nationals have an off-day Thursday, so Tuesday's outing figures to be Alvarez's last turn in the rotation before the All-Star break. He has a 3.64 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 51:21 K:BB over 47 innings this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve homers, Nick Allen drives in 3 as the Astros beat the Nationals 6-3

Jose Altuve homered, Nick Allen drove in a season-high three runs and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Three Astros Matchups That Matter in Lineup Against Nationals, Andrew Alvarez It would've been really nice if the Houston Astros could've started their three-game set with the Washington Nationals on the right foot Mon...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Astros into game 2

The Washington Nationals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Houston Astros

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Collects win in bulk relief Alvarez (2-1) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and a walk over 4.2 scoreless relief innings in a 10-2 rout of the Red Sox. He struck out six.

Impact Entering the game in the third inning with the Nationals already up 2-0 after Brad Lord has gotten the first seven outs as the opener, Alvarez kept the shutout going while tossing 74 pitches (46 strikes) in bulk relief. The 27-year-old southpaw has given up two runs or fewer in six straight trips to the mound since the beginning of June, producing a 2.45 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB in 25.2 innings during that stingy stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come at home early next week against the Astros.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

James Woods hits a 3-run homer as the Nationals beat the Red Sox 10-2 to take the series

James Woods belted a three-run homer for his 22nd of the season, Andrés Chaparro and Nasim Nuñez each hit their first and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on W...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Will follow opener Wednesday Alvarez will be used in a bulk-relief role Wednesday in Boston, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact All five of Alvarez's appearances in June were traditional starts, but he's operated as a bulk reliever multiple times this season. Brad Lord is opening things Wednesday for the Nationals and is capable of logging multiple frames, so it could be more of a piggyback situation.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – July 1 Willson Contreras and the Boston Red Sox will try to find success against Andrew Alvarez when he starts for the Washington Nationals on Wedn...

JULY 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Red Sox and Nationals meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Stuck with first loss Friday Alvarez (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Nationals were downed 3-1 by the Orioles, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The 27-year-old didn't pitch poorly, although he needed 88 pitches (53 strikes) to record 13 outs, but Alvarez didn't get much help as the Nats' offense was held in check by Trevor Rogers. Alvarez has yet to complete five innings in any of his 10 big-league appearances (five starts) this season, making him tough to roster in fantasy formats any time he gets a traditional start rather than working behind an opener, but over 21 innings in June he's produced a 3.00 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals aim to break 3-game losing streak, play the Orioles

The Washington Nationals aim to end their three-game skid with a victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Fans six in no-decision Alvarez did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Rays, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six over four innings.

Impact Alvarez turned in another effective start, with the lone run against him coming in the third inning when Tampa Bay strung together consecutive doubles. The left-hander set a season high with his six punchouts. After tossing 90 pitches in his June 9 start, Alvarez has been limited to under 70 in each of his last two starts. He has yet to complete five innings in any outing, limiting his chances to qualify for wins. Alvarez now owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB across 32.1 innings and is lined up to face Baltimore on the road in his next start.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca hits 2-run home run in 7th to lift Rays to 4-3 win over Nationals

Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback 4-3 victory against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Effective in abbreviated start Alvarez took a no-decision Monday against the Royals, allowing one run on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out five.

Impact It was somewhat surprising to see Alvarez, who threw a season-high 90 pitches his last time out, get pulled after tossing just 58 pitches (40 strikes) Monday, but the hurler was nonetheless highly effective. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to pitch at least five innings in 2026, though he's still managed to fan at least five in five of his eight outings. Alvarez is next set to bring a 3.49 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB over 28.1 frames into a tough road matchup in Tampa Bay.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

García and Crews key 5-run 5th inning as Nationals beat Royals 7-3

Luis García Jr. hit a go-ahead single, Dylan Crews added a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals scored five times in the fifth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Nationals take on the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Walks five in no-decision Alvarez allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out four over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Alvarez had displayed fairly good control in his first six appearances this season, but he didn't deliver in that area Tuesday. Luckily for him, the Giants' offense didn't capitalize much against him -- the two runs on his line came when Brad Lord allowed both inherited runners to score in the fifth inning. Alvarez is now at a 3.70 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB across 24.1 innings over seven appearances (two starts) in the majors this season. Maintaining his control will be critical for Alvarez to keep a spot in the rotation. His next start is tentatively projected to be at home versus the Royals.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luis García Jr. and James Wood lead the Nationals past the Giants 6-3 for their latest road win

Luis García Jr. launched a two-run homer, Jacob Young scored a pivotal run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Nationals ask Andrew Alvarez for another strong start, this time vs. Giants Deadspin | Nationals ask Andrew Alvarez for another strong start, this time vs. Giants

JUNE 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lee leads Giants against the Nationals after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the Washington Nationals after Jung Hoo Lee's four-hit game on Monday

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Alvarez shows he's ready for any role with strong first Nats start in 2026 WASHINGTON -- When Andrew Alvarez was pitching bulk relief innings in tandem with Zack Littell, the southpaw received votes of confidence fr...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Stingy in no-decision Alvarez didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five,

Impact The 26-year-old southpaw tossed a season-high 82 pitches (47 strikes) as he continues to get stretched out to fill a rotation spot while Jake Irvin (shoulder) is on the shelf. Alvarez has held his own since rejoining the big-league roster in mid-May, and over five appearances (one start) he's posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB in 16 innings. He has yet to last five full innings in any of those outings, however, limiting his fantasy appeal if the Nationals intend to use him as a traditional starter rather than having him work behind an opener. Alvarez lines up to get his next turn through the rotation on the road early next week in San Francisco.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals aim to avoid series sweep against the Marlins

The Miami Marlins will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Set for second turn in rotation The Nationals list Alvarez as their starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Marlins in Washington.

Impact Alvarez will be making his second straight turn through the Washington rotation, this time in a traditional starter role after the Nationals deployed him as a bulk reliever Friday. Stepping into the rotation spot that had previously belonged to the injured Jake Irvin (shoulder), Alvarez entered the game after opener Paxton Schultz pitched the first inning. The 26-year-old lefty proceeded to work three innings, taking a no-decision while allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

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