Nationals Option Andrew Alvarez to Minors After Latest Start
Washington's fifth-starter spot remains a revolving door as Alvarez heads back to the minors following his most recent outing.
Andrew Alvarez, a 12th-round pick in 2021, had been making spot starts for Washington this month. After his latest outing, the Nationals sent him back to the minor leagues. The fifth-starter role in Washington's rotation continues to be unsettled, with the team cycling through options.
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Trevor Williams Returns to MLB After Year-Long Absence
Williams entered from the Nationals bullpen for his first MLB appearance in more than a year, striking out Alejandro Kirk on four pitches.
Trevor Williams Returns to MLB Action for First Time in 13+ Months
The Nationals right-hander entered a live game from the bullpen, marking his first MLB appearance in more than a year.
Nats-Braves Series Pitching Probables Set for Thu–Sun
Washington and Atlanta's starters are mapped out for all four games, with Thursday's Nats starter listed as TBA pending an IL return.
Nationals and Red Sox Complete Curtis Mead–Connelly Early Swap
Washington and Boston exchanged players in a deal involving Curtis Mead and Connelly Early, per podcast discussion.
Rays, Phillies Scouting Nationals LHP Foster Griffin
Both playoff contenders had scouts at Griffin's recent start, raising the possibility Washington could move the left-hander at the trade deadline.
Mead-Connelly Trade: Nationals and Red Sox Swap Assets
Washington lands Curtis Mead in a low-cost flip while Boston adds a starter to address rotation depth needs.