Jake Irvin’s fastball dips but health holds

by Bruno Mulé | Nationals Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 12:55pm EDT

Jake Irvin ’s fastball hit 91.4 mph Wednesday against the Cardinals, below his 2024 93.8 mph average, per team updates, yet he and the Nationals report no concerns. (Mark Zuckerman)

Fantasy Impact:

Irvin’s 6 runs on 10 hits in 5.2 innings Wednesday, with a 3.86 ERA and 9:8 K:BB over 16.1 spring frames, keep him set for the Nats’ March 29 start versus the Phillies. Dave Martinez backs his 91-pitch health. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, expecting his adjustments to stabilize for Washington’s 2025 rotation despite velocity drops.

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