JOSÉ ÁLVAREZ NEWS

Pitches scoreless inning Alvarez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Saturday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Outside of a three-run mishap versus Washington on July 9, Alvarez has been a steady option in San Francisco's bullpen. He owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 32.1 innings this season, although he's only logged two holds and a 2-1 record in 32 appearances. While he only averages 91 mph on his fastball, the southpaw's 3.60 FIP indicates he's producing sustainable surface stats.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoreless streak Alvarez has not allowed a run in his last 9.1 innings.

Impact Alvarez logged a perfect inning in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Oakland. The southpaw has given up just three hits, but he's only struck out two batters during his scoreless streak, which has spanned eight appearances. For the year, Alvarez has a 3.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 17:9 K:BB, two holds and a 2-1 record across 26 innings in a low-leverage role.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two scoreless innings Alvarez allowed one hit in two scoreless innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Washington.

Impact Alvarez kept it close enough for San Francisco to attempt a comeback, but the offense didn't have a rally. The southpaw has a 3.98 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB across 20.1 innings this season. He's posted a 2-1 record and two holds, but the 32-year-old is unlikely to see many high-leverage opportunities.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texas takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with San Francisco

Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on San Francisco

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tauchman slam, Crawford 2 HRs as Giants beat Rangers 9-4

Mike Tauchman hit a go-ahead grand slam, Brandon Crawford homered twice and the San Francisco Giants beat the slumping Texas Rangers 9-4

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injured list Alvarez (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Alvarez's absence due to a right ankle sprain wound up being a relatively brief one. He'll return to his bullpen role, where he owns a decent 4.35 ERA but a poor 1.94 WHIP through 12 appearances. Logan Webb (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to stop 3-game slide against Giants

Cincinnati is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over San Francisco

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miley expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco

The Reds are expected to send Wade Miley to the mound Wednesday and the Giants plan to give Kevin Gausman the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo expected to start as Reds host the Giants

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco

The Giants will start Logan Webb on Monday while the Reds are expected to counter with Sonny Gray

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts San Francisco

The Giants will start Alex Wood on Sunday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Francisco plays Pittsburgh following Gausman's strong performance

San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Kevin Gausman

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1

Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Pittsburgh Pir...

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez rolled his ankle Tuesday, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the left-hander's injury is believed to be minor, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. LaMonte Wade (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sloppy inning in blowout loss Alvarez allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and struck out one in one inning during Sunday's 11-1 loss to San Diego.

Impact San Francisco was already far behind by the time Alvarez entered the game. He didn't help their chances of a comeback much with a sloppy eighth inning. Alvarez's first run allowed came on his own throwing error. He also gave up a two-run triple to Trent Grisham and an RBI single to Eric Hosmer. Alvarez has a 4.35 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB across 10.1 innings. With so many baserunners allowed, the southpaw is unlikely to see many high-leverage assignments.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snell gets 1st W with Padres, backed by Machado HR vs Giants

Blake Snell earned his first win for the San Diego Padres, backed by Manny Machado’s early three-run homer in a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Alvarez (1-1) walked and struck out a batter but did not allow a hit during a scoreless seventh inning and picked up his first win of the year Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Alvarez needed 21 pitches to get through the inning but ultimately dealt a stress-free frame and ended up with the win after the Giants took the lead the following frame. The 32-year-old southpaw now owns a 3.38 ERA, 7:5 K:BB and two holds across 5.1 innings.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs second hold Alvarez pitched a perfect sixth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins.

Impact Alvarez relieved starter Alex Wood to begin the sixth inning. The 31-year-old Alvarez threw 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes to complete a clean inning. He has a 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and six strikeouts over 4.1 innings this season. The southpaw is likely to continue in a low-leverage role for the foreseeable future.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts hold Sunday Alvarez allowed two hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Alvarez got into some trouble during the seventh inning, but Tyler Rogers relieved him and avoided the danger. The 31-year-old Alvarez has given up an unearned run, two hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 1.2 innings. He's expected to work more often in the middle innings this season, though the southpaw had 16 holds in 67 outings during the 2019 season when he pitched for the Phillies.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants pitchers scatter 8 hits, beat Rockies for sweep

Anthony DeSclafani and three relievers combined to scatter eight hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with extra-inning loss Alvarez (0-1) allowed an unearned run on three walks to take the extra-inning loss versus the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Alvarez was brought on to start the 10th inning, but he lacked control and walked three straight batters to lose the game. The 31-year-old southpaw is a versatile option in the Giants' bullpen, but it's more likely he logs middle-relief assignments, as he's only recorded three saves in his career. Last year with the Phillies, he had a 1.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and one hold across 6.1 innings.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners rally late to stun Giants 8-7 in 10 innings

Jake Fraley walked with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to score Evan White with the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the San Franc...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies get Hale from Yankees to help struggling bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed reliever David Hale from the New York Yankees to help their league-worst bullpen, sending back righty relief prospect Addison Russ

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS