The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the addition of right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado to their 40-man roster.
Elvis Alvarado’s 2024 Performance:
- Age: 25
- Triple-A Jacksonville: Spent most of the 2024 season with a record of 3-4, 11 saves, a 2.79 ERA (48.1 IP/15 ER), and 71 strikeouts (33.2% strikeout rate) in 41 relief appearances.
- Rankings: His 11 saves ranked second among all Marlins minor leaguers and fifth in the International League.
- Final Outings: Posted a 1.14 ERA (39.1 IP/5 ER), 63 strikeouts, and a .159 batting average against (21-for-132) in his final 32 outings, recovering from a rough start in April (10.00 ERA in seven outings).
Career Journey:
- Initial Career: Began as an outfielder with the Washington Nationals before converting to a pitcher in 2018.
- Minor League Stats: Career record of 15-14 with 23 saves, a 4.25 ERA (230.2 IP/109 ER), and 257 strikeouts in 175 appearances (seven starts).
Alvarado’s promising performance in the minor leagues has earned him a spot on the Pirates’ roster, where he is expected to bring his strong relief pitching to the Major League level.
