Swats first big-league homer Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 6-4 victory over Atlanta on Saturday. Impact The 31-year-old has navigated a long path to the majors, and after going homerless in 41 plate appearances last season, he slugged his first big-league long ball off Charlie Morton in the second inning Saturday. It was just the second hit overall for Alvarez since being called up to the big club Sept. 7. He has never been a prolific power hitter -- Alvarez's career high for homers in a minor-league campaign is 12 in 2019 -- so fantasy managers need not rush to pluck him off the waiver wire.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE