JAKE IRVIN NEWS

Gets stretched out Sunday Irvin gave up six runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 3.1 innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out three.

Impact Some shaky defense behind the right-hander got Irvin off the hook for some earned runs during a six-run first inning by New York, but most of the damage came on homers by Mark Vientos and Jakson Reetz. Irvin was still able to build up to 81 pitches (48 strikes), and the 28-year-old remains on track to begin the season in the Nationals' rotation despite his disconcerting 5:6 K:BB through 10.2 spring innings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Working on slider Irvin tossed a perfect inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact The 28-year-old right-hander needed only eight pitches to breeze through his first game action of the spring. Per Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, one of those eight pitches was a slider, an offering Irvin is trying to add to his arsenal in an effort to get more whiffs. "I struggled a lot with getting in-zone swing and miss last year," Irvin said after Saturday's outing. "[The slider] is something that will kind of balance out the really slower curveball and the harder fastball. And then my cutter and changeup are both a little harder, too. I wanted something that's in that middle ground there." Irvin posted a 4.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 156:52 K:BB over a career-high 187.2 innings in 2024.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nats' Jake Irvin, rested and at peace, is prepared for what's next Washington’s young starter put in the work to bounce back from a tough final stretch of the 2024 season, and is feeling confident and comfor...

FEBRUARY 16 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Roughed up in finale Irvin (10-14) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing six earned runs on five hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Irvin stumbled out of the gates, allowing the bases to be loaded with zero out in the opening frame. He managed to limit the damage to two runs by inducing a pair of fielders choices, but Irvin ran into trouble again in the fifth inning. The right-hander loaded the bases with zero out, allowing a pair of runs to score on a Kyle Schwarber single and later a Weston Wilson double, giving the Phillies a 6-1 advantage. The 27-year-old Irvin finishes his second professional campaign with a respectable 4.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 156:52 K:BB in 187.2 innings (33 starts). Irvin will look to improve his consistency next season after he limped to the finish line in 2024, pitching to a 5.90 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 57:23 K:BB in 71.2 post All-Star break innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Old issues come storming back for Jake Irvin as Nats get blanked by Cubs Home runs and walks proved painful for the right-hander in a 5-0 loss at Wrigley Field.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

No match for Cubs Irvin (10-13) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over four innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Cubs.

Impact Irvin yielded three home runs, which accounted for four of the five runs he surrendered. He's struggled with the Cubs both times he's faced them this year, allowing 12 runs over 8.2 innings in those starts. Irvin is now at a 4.22 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 153:49 K:BB across 183.1 innings through 32 starts. His last start of the season is projected to be at home versus the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in no-decision Monday Irvin came away with a no-decision in Monday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and a walk through 7.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The righty put together his second straight quality start and 16th of the season on 94 pitches (65 strikes), and Irvin took a shutout into the eighth inning before New York finally broke through. Irvin has had a bumpy finish to the campaign, giving up at least four runs in five of nine outings since the beginning of August while posting a 5.65 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 39:15 K:BB through 51 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which lines up to come on the road this weekend against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin 'pretty tough' on Mets during 7 1/3-inning gem NEW YORK -- What a difference two months can make. On July 9, Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin pitched at Citi Field and was hit hard, allo...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • MLB.COM

Stymies Atlanta for 10th victory Irvin (10-12) earned the win over Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over six innings.

Impact Irvin retired the first 10 batters he faced and was working on a no-hitter until Atlanta finally got to him for consecutive doubles in the sixth inning. The right-hander emerged with his first quality start since Aug. 13, which was also the date of his most recent win prior to Wednesday. Irvin had been struggling prior to this excellent outing, as he had surrendered 13 runs across 9.2 frames in his previous two starts. He's fallen off in the second half after a strong beginning to the campaign, but he still has 10 wins and a tolerable 4.19 ERA overall.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stymies Atlanta for 10th victory Irvin (10-12) earned the win over Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over six innings.

Impact Irvin retired the first 10 batters he faced and was working on a no-hitter until Atlanta finally got to him for consecutive doubles in the sixth inning. The right-hander emerged with his first quality start since Aug. 13, which was also the date of his most recent win prior to Wednesday. Irvin had been struggling prior to this excellent outing, as he had surrendered 13 runs across 9.2 frames in his previous two starts. He's fallen off in the second half after a strong beginning to the campaign, but he still has 10 wins and a tolerable 4.19 ERA overall.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Irvin keeps the Braves under wraps as the Nats bounce back Washington managed just three hits in Tuesday’s 12-0 loss. On Wednesday, Irvin outshone Max Fried in a 5-1 win.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jake Irvin helps Nationals hold Braves in check Washington right-hander Jake Irvin continued to mystify the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, throwing six strong innings to help the host Nation...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Abrams homers, Irvin goes 6 strong innings to lead Nationals over Braves 5-1

CJ Abrams hit a home run, Jake Irvin gave up one run and two hits in six innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Allows six runs in loss Irvin (9-12) was saddled with the loss Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out four.

Impact Irvin was staked to an early three-run lead but gave up a five spot in the second as he allowed three walks and four singles as the Pirates sent 10 men to the plate. It was the second-consecutive outing Irvin allowed 10 batters to reach base while allowing 13 runs over 9.2 innings during his last two starts, raising his ERA nearly a half run from 3.80 to 4.28. Irvin will look to pull things back together during his next start, currently slated to take place in a home matchup against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with seven runs Irvin (9-11) yielded seven runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.2 innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Cubs.

Impact Irvin fell apart in the second inning, coughing up all seven runs in the disastrous frame. It was capped off by Cody Bellinger's two-run blast. Irvin gave up five or more runs just once in his first 18 starts but has done so four times in his last 10 appearances. During that 10-start stretch, he's registered a 6.55 ERA, driving his season ERA up to 4.08 through 161 innings. Irvin's next outing is projected to be in Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't get through six frames Irvin did not factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings while striking out three.

Impact Irvin allowed the leadoff man to reach in each of the first two innings to open the contest but managed to escape without allowing any damage on both occasions. However, the lack of command would catch up with the right-hander as he went on to surrender a solo shot to Orlando Arcia on a hanging slider in the fifth before then giving up back-to-back hits to open the sixth. Irvin was then relieved by Robert Garcia with no outs in the frame, who would also proceed to allow back-tb-back hits. The 27-year-old has given up multiple runs in nine consecutive starts, going 2-4 over that stretch while posting a 5.92 ERA. Irvin has also served up at least one long ball in four consecutive outings.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't get through six frames Irvin did not factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings while striking out three.

Impact Irvin allowed the leadoff man to reach in each of the first two innings to open the contest but managed to escape without allowing any damage on both occasions. However, the lack of command caught up with the right-hander as he went on to surrender a solo shot to Orlando Arcia on a hanging slider in the fifth before then giving up back-to-back hits to open the sixth. Irvin was then relieved by Robert Garcia with no outs in the frame, and Garcia allowed back-tb-back hits. Irvin has given up multiple runs in nine consecutive starts, going 2-4 over that stretch while posting a 5.92 ERA. Irvin has also served up at least one long ball in four consecutive outings.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre in no-decision Irvin came away with a no-decision in Sunday's win against the Phillies, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five in six innings.

Impact Irvin was not at his best Sunday, allowing eight hits and matching his season-worst with three home runs allowed. Luckily for Irvin, all three long balls were solo shots, limiting the damage against a potent Phillies lineup. The 27-year-old's performance has slipped since the All-Star break -- Irvin owns a 4.89 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB with 10 home runs allowed in 35 innings since the intermission. Irvin will look to right the ship in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend in Atlanta.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs quality start in win Irvin (9-10) earned the win against the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over six innings

Impact Irvin allowed two runs over his first three innings but rebounded with three scoreless frames to earn his second quality start in five chances since the All-Star break. It was an encouraging effort after the righty surrendered nine earned runs over his previous two outings, but he did allow his 11th homer since the calendar flipped to July. On the season, the 27-year-old owns a 3.72 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 122:34 K:BB across 145 innings and lines up to face the Phillies this weekend.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stomped by Giants Irvin (8-10) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering five runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact Mike Yastrzemski popped a solo shot off the right-hander in the fourth inning before Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman both took him deep in the fifth. Issues keeping the ball in the yard are nothing new for Irvin -- he's been tagged for multiple homers in four of his last six trips to the mound, and over that stretch he's seen his ERA on the season rise from 2.80 to 3.76. Irvin could have a tough time turning things around in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Baltimore.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles against Milwaukee Irvin (8-9) took the loss Friday as the Nationals were downed 8-3 by the Brewers, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander did manage to keep the ball in the park after serving up seven homers over his prior four starts, but it was still another mediocre performance from Irvin. While he did toss 72 of his 110 pitches for strikes, his command within the zone remains shaky, and three of the six hits off him went for extra bases. Over his last five outings, Irvin has stumbled to a 6.43 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB through 28 innings. He'll try to get back on track in his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Giants.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

After early woes, Irvin settles in to show signs of growth WASHINGTON -- As the heat and humidity faded into the Friday evening, Jake Irvin did the opposite of cooling off. The more times he faced th...

AUGUST 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Picks up eighth win Irvin (8-8) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact The two runs on his line came on a Willson Contreras home run in the sixth inning, but the Nationals had already established a large lead. Irvin has allowed four runs over 12.1 innings across two starts since the All-Star break after struggling in his last two outings prior to the intermission. He's now at a 3.44 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 111:30 K:BB through 128.1 innings over 22 starts this season. Irvin's next outing is projected to be at home versus the Brewers.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up eighth win Irvin (8-8) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact The two runs on his line came on a Willson Contreras home run in the sixth inning, but the Nationals had already established a large lead. Irvin has allowed four runs over 12.1 innings across two starts since the All-Star break after struggling in his last two outings prior to the intermission. He's now at a 3.44 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 111:30 K:BB through 128.1 innings over 22 starts this season. Irvin's next outing is projected to be at home versus the Brewers.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against Reds Irvin didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Cincinnati, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks across seven innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Irvin entered Sunday's start having allowed six earned runs in back-to-back appearances, but he rebounded with a seven-inning quality start. However, the left-hander did yield multiple home runs, surrendering solo shots to Noelvi Marte and Stuart Fairchild. In 123.0 innings, Irvin has a 3.44 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He's on track to face the Cardinals in St. Louis next weekend.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE