Andrew Alvarez showed promise in his first major league start this past Monday. In a season where the Nationals pitching staff has pitched to an abysmal 5.33 ERA, Alvarez could be a potential rotation option for the short and long-term future.
Alvarez, age 26, is old for a rookie. Since being drafted in the 12th round of the 2021 draft, he has excelled at every level of the minor leagues and has earned his spot on the major league roster. In four minor league seasons, he has a career ERA of 3.