Jose Alvarado
RP - Philadelphia Phillies
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Jose Alvarado allowed one run, but still secured the save on Sunday against the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarado allowed a home run to Jakson Reetz with one out, but he recorded the next two outs to secure his seventh save on the season.
Jose Alvarado notched his sixth save of the season, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning as the Phillies edged out the Giants 4-3 on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
This outing was a typical performance for Alvarado, who has been a reliable option in the late innings, maintaining a solid 3.95 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP through 15 appearances. His ability to strike out batters at a decent clip (9.2 K/9) combined with a strong 2.74 FIP suggests that he can be trusted in high-leverage situations. Fantasy managers should feel confident in Alvarado's role as a closer, especially given his consistent save opportunities and a perfect record in save situations this season. His performance should continue to provide value in all formats where saves are a premium.
Jose Alvarado retired the Padres in order with two strikeouts to earn the save on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarado needed just 11 pitches to record his fifth save on the season.
Jose Alvarado notched a save in a tight 7-6 victory over the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
He allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work. Despite a rocky start to the season with a 5.40 ERA, Alvarado's performance in this game could hint at a turnaround, especially considering his solid WHIP of 1.20 and a promising 9.7 K/9 rate. His ability to close games without issuing walks, as seen in this outing, adds a layer of reliability for fantasy managers looking for saves. However, his high ERA still warrants caution. Fantasy managers should monitor if his FIP of 3.26, significantly lower than his ERA, indicates better performances ahead.
Jose Alvarado (elbow) will face live hitters Friday and could start a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Alvardo was set to throw Thursday, but the live BP was rained out. He will likely need a few rehab appearances coming back from elbow inflammation. Another update should come after his throwing session, but a late-August return is a possibility.
