JAKE IRVIN NEWS

Carried to second win Irvin (2-5) picked up the win Saturday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in an 8-3 victory over the Rangers. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander was far from dominant, but Washington's offense handed Irvin an 8-0 lead before Texas finally got on the board in the fourth inning. It's the 26-year-old rookie's first win in two months, but he's been giving the Nats reliable innings lately, posting a 3.69 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over six starts since the beginning of June despite a mediocre 19:11 K:BB through 31.2 frames. Irvin may face some workload concerns in the second half -- he's thrown 81 innings already in 2023 between Triple-A and the majors but tossed only 103.1 innings in the minors last year -- but he appears to be firming up his grip on a rotation spot.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After skipped start, Irvin showing promising improvement WASHINGTON -- When the Nationals skipped Jake Irvin’s June 13 start, the objective was to give the rookie right-hander a chance to rest and...

JULY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Takes fifth loss Irvin (1-5) yielded three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Reds.

Impact Most of the damage against Irvin came in the fourth inning on Joey Votto's two-run shot. After posting a 5.67 ERA through his first six outings, Irvin owns a 3.71 ERA since the start of June. However, he's lost five straight decisions since his last win May 8. Irvin will carry a 4.70 ERA into his next outing, which is projected to be at home against the Rangers this weekend.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Tuesday Irvin allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to take a no-decision Tuesday versus the Mariners.

Impact Irvin started off shaky, as Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run home in the first inning. After that, Irvin settled down and came up an out short of a quality start. The right-hander's winless stretch is up to eight starts, and he's still sitting on a mediocre 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB through 47.2 innings across 10 starts this season. Irvin is projected for a challenging home start versus the Reds next week.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt tough loss Irvin (1-4) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks after he gave up two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Impact Irvin threw 61 of his 87 pitches for strikes and didn't allow any extra-base hits, but Arizona still scratched across single tallies in the first and fourth innings. The right-hander has a 4.71 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through nine starts this year, though he's been better in his past two outings with just two earned runs allowed.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stingy in no-decision Irvin didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Marlins, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander hadn't pitched since June 6 in order to work on some mechanical adjustments, and the tweaks paid immediate dividends as Irvin put together his best performance since he delivered a quality start against the Giants on May 8. He still wasn't particularly efficient however, throwing 88 pitches (55 strikes) before exiting with the score tied 1-1. Irvin's 5.25 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 27:22 K:BB through his first 36 big-league innings remain unimpressive, but the rebuilding Nationals don't have any better options for their rotation. He'll try to take another step forward in his next outing, likely to come at home next week against the Diamondbacks.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A rested Jake Irvin impresses for Nats, but a beleaguered bullpen does not After his turn was skipped, the right-hander allowed one run in five innings. The relievers provided little relief in the Nationals' 5-2 los...

JUNE 18, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Won't start Tuesday Irvin will not start Tuesday's game versus Houston, Derrian Carter of MLB.com reports.

Impact Irvin will be skipped in the rotation with Washington taking advantage of an off-day to move up their starters. Patrick Corbin will get the ball instead Tuesday with Josiah Gray now scheduled for Wednesday and MacKenzie Gore slated to start the series finale come Thursday.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Diamondbacks Irvin did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against Arizona. He struck out one.

Impact After bursting onto the scene with one run allowed across his first two starts (10.2 innings), Irvin has slowed up considerably, piling up three losses with an 8.85 ERA and a 15:13 K/BB over 20.1 innings (five starts) since. Though he has matched up against some powerful offenses in the Mets, Padres and Dodgers over that five start stretch, Irvin hasn't shown much to give managers hope for a turnaround. He is lined up for another tough start on the road against Atlanta this weekend.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters against Dodgers Irvin (1-3) took the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.

Impact Irvin contained his struggles to the second and third innings, but the damage was too much for the Nationals to overcome. He's lost three of his last four outings, and this was just the second time in six starts Irvin's been able to finish five frames. He's at a 5.67 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB through 27 innings. With a 5.7 BB/9 and four home runs surrendered in his last three appearances, there's not much to like with the right-hander. He's projected for a home start versus the Diamondbacks in his next outing.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four innings Thursday Irvin did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks over 4 innings against San Diego. He struck out four.

Impact It's a step in the right direction for Irvin after he allowed 10 runs in 7.1 innings over his previous two outings. Still, the rookie right-hander only made it through four innings after throwing 76 pitches. Irvin is 1-2 with a 5.32 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 19:16 K:BB through his first five major-league starts (22 innings).

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauled by Tigers Irvin (1-2) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks over 2.2 innings as the Nationals were downed 8-6 by the Tigers. He struck out one.

Impact It was a brutal outing for the rookie right-hander, who served up two homers to a light-hitting Detroit lineup that wound up going yard four times in total on the night. Irvin now carries a 5.50 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB through 18 innings over his first four big-league starts, but the Nats don't have any clearly better rotation options in the minors. If he gets another turn, it will likely come at home next week against the Padres.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jake Irvin struggles, and Nats' late rally falls short vs. Tigers The right-hander fails to make it out of the third inning. The Nationals' offense came alive late in an 8-6 loss at home.

MAY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Analysis | Jake Irvin is an outlier for the Nationals. Here's why. Before Irvin was promoted in early May, the Nationals spent a month of the season without a player they drafted.

MAY 16, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Earns win in scoreless outing Irvin (1-0) earned the win Monday, allowing four hits and three walks over 6.1 scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over the Giants. He struck out five.

Impact Irvin has now allowed just one run over 10.2 innings this year. The rookie has started his big league career off well after spending four and a half years working up the ranks in Washington's farm system. However, this is a very small sample size, and fantasy managers would be better off watching him develop a bit more before fully trusting him.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin shows poise, goes long for 1st MLB win SAN FRANCISCO -- Jake Irvin had five days to let the newness sink in. Since his Major League debut last Wednesday at Nationals Park, he trav...

MAY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Irvin's first MLB win helps Nationals beat Giants 5-1

Rookie Jake Irvin struck out five in 6 1/3 innings and earned his first career victory, leading the Washington Nationals to a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night

MAY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Jake Irvin gets first big league win in Nats' 5-1 victory in San Francisco The rookie right-hander lasted into the seventh inning and didn't allow a run.

MAY 9, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Getting another start Irvin is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Giants at Oracle Park, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After limiting the Cubs to one earned run on two hits and four walks over 4.1 innings in a no-decision in his MLB debut last Wednesday, Irvin will be rewarded with at least one more turn through the rotation. Whether he sticks with the Nationals beyond Monday's outing will likely hinge on how he performs in San Francisco. If he does acquit himself well against the Giants, Irvin would likely line up for two-start week, with his second outing likely to come next Sunday versus the Mets in Washington, D.C.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain on MLB roster Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Irvin will stay on the major-league roster for now, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Martinez wouldn't fully commit to Irvin getting another start, but the 26-year-old right-hander probably earned it after delivering 4.1 innings of one-run ball in his MLB debut Wednesday versus the Cubs. If the Nats stay on turn and Irvin does indeed remain a normal part of the rotation, his second major-league outing would likely be on the road early next week in San Francisco.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one run in MLB debut Irvin did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and four walks across 4.1 innings during a 2-1 win over the Cubs. He struck out three.

Impact Irvin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and replaced Chad Kuhl (foot) in the Nationals' starting rotation. The rookie struggled to find his command early, hitting Nico Hoerner and walking Ian Happ before surrendering a two-out, RBI single to Seiya Suzuki in the first inning. However, that was the only blemish on the night for Irving, who was replaced in the fifth with one out and runners on first and second. The four walks were a bit concerning for the 26-year-old, who posted a 1.54 WHIP over 22.1 innings at Triple-A, but he likely did enough in his MLB debut to earn at least one more start while Kuhl is on the 15-day injured list.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for start The Nationals recalled Irvin from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Just as manager Dave Martinez said would be the case following Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Cubs, Irvin will step into the rotation Wednesday for what will be his MLB debut. The 26-year-old right-hander supplied a 5.64 ERA and 1.54 WHIP while striking out 20 over 22.1 innings at Rochester, but he could nonetheless have a chance to stick around as the Nationals' No. 5 starter with a solid showing against the Cubs.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday against Cubs Nationals manager Dave Martinez told reporters after Tuesday's game against the Cubs that Irvin will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to make the start against Chicago on Wednes...

Impact Irvin will be making his MLB debut in the start against the Cubs on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has made five starts and thrown 22.1 innings for Rochester with a 5.64 ERA and 20:11 K:BB ratio. The Nationals have already sent down Cory Abbott to make room for Irvin on the roster. Whether Irvin makes multiple starts for Washington will be determined in part by how he pitches against the Cubs come Wednesday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Washington optioned Irvin to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Irvin will head to Triple-A after splitting last season between High- and Double-A. He was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason and could push for a debut at some point in 2023.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE