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Elvis Alvarado

Elvis Alvarado

RP • Oakland Athletics Proj Rank N/A Actual N/A N/A • Trade Value
IP ERA W-L HLD SV K/BB K/9 WHIP FSP
25.0 5.4 3-3 4 2 35/10 12.6 1.24 6.50
Compared to same point last season
13.03.460-01016/611.11.38

Elvis Alvarado | Fantasy Outlook

Elvis Alvarado emerges as a high-leverage strikeout weapon for the struggling Athletics

Alvarado has been a bright spot for the fourth-place Athletics, who are currently 41-55 and riding a nine-game losing streak. Over the last 14 days, the hard-throwing right-hander has been dominant, striking out eight batters across 4.1 innings while pitching to a 2.20 ERA. Since his call-up and first career save in June, he has solidified his role as a primary high-leverage arm in the bullpen hierarchy.

While his season-long 5.72 ERA is high, our models suggest significant positive regression is underway as he aligns closer to our 4.27 ERA projection. His elite 13.35 K/9 rate and a 1.12 WHIP over the last 30 days showcase a level of control that was missing earlier in his career. Given his 97+ mph velocity and high whiff rates, his recent surge appears to be a genuine step forward in his development.

The Athletics finish the week with a three-game home series against the Nationals. Alvarado is projected for roughly three innings of work with a high strikeout ceiling, making him an excellent source of ratios and K-volume. While the team's current losing streak makes save opportunities scarce, he remains a valuable asset for managers seeking holds or relief depth. Stream.

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Elvis Alvarado Fantasy

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DATE OPP INN PC K WLK ER DEC ERA WHIP PTS
07/10 @CHW 2.0 20 3 0 0 N/A 5.40 1.24 7
07/07 @DET 1.0 23 3 1 0 N/A 5.87 1.35 4
07/05 MIA 1.0 28 1 1 1 N/A 6.14 1.32 1
07/04 MIA 0.1 17 1 1 0 N/A 6.00 1.24 1
06/30 LAD 0.2 10 0 0 0 N/A 6.10 1.21 1
06/28 @LAA 1.0 10 1 0 0 N/A 6.30 1.25 3
06/26 @LAA 1.0 15 1 0 0 N/A 6.63 1.32 3
06/24 @SF 0.2 12 0 0 2 LOSS 7.00 1.39 -7
06/21 LAA 1.2 21 3 0 2 LOSS 6.23 1.33 -2
06/19 LAA 2.0 21 2 0 0 WIN 5.00 1.17 11
06/16 PIT 1.0 16 0 0 1 LOSS 5.63 1.25 -5
06/13 COL 1.0 19 2 0 0 SAVE 5.40 1.27 9
06/10 MIL 1.0 14 2 0 0 SAVE 5.79 1.36 9
06/09 MIL 1.1 20 4 0 0 HOLD 6.23 1.46 7
06/06 @HOU 2.0 44 3 0 0 N/A 6.94 1.63 7
04/17 CHW 2.0 45 3 3 4 N/A 8.38 1.86 0
04/14 TEX 0.1 1 0 0 0 HOLD 5.87 1.57 1
04/12 @NYM 0.1 6 0 0 0 HOLD 6.14 1.64 1
04/10 @NYM 1.0 20 1 0 0 N/A 6.43 1.71 3
04/08 @NYY 0.2 11 1 0 0 WIN 7.50 1.83 7
04/05 HOU 0.2 8 1 0 0 WIN 8.44 2.06 7
04/04 HOU 2.0 29 0 2 2 N/A 9.64 2.36 -1
04/01 @ATL 0.2 20 0 0 1 N/A 10.13 2.25 -1
03/30 @ATL 1.0 16 1 0 0 N/A 9.00 2.00 3
03/28 @TOR 1.0 26 2 2 2 HOLD 18.00 3.00 1
Totals: 25.0472351015 69
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YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2025 ATH 37 40.0 765 50 22 0 1-1 3.38 1.4 11.3 92
2026 ATH 25 25.0 472 35 10 2 3-3 5.4 1.24 12.6 69
ON PACE 42 43 796 59 16 3 5-5 5.4 1.24 12.6 116
3-YEAR AVG 37 39 765 50 22 0 1-1 3.38 1.4 11.3 92
Career 62 65.0 1237 85 32 0 0-0 4.15 1.34 11.8

Alvarado Projection

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ERA WHIP QS WINS SO K/BB K/9 IP LOSSES PC FPTS
2.455 0.846 0 0.1 4 3.7 14.3 3.2 0.3 49.3 6.75
ERA WHIP QS WINS SO K/BB K/9 IP LOSSES PC FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 NAN
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Oakland Athletics

Roster Breakdown
NAME OWN START
Shea Langeliers 100% 95%
Jonah Heim 6% 4%
NAME OWN START
Nick Kurtz 100% 27%
Zack Gelof 44% 5%
Tommy White 7% 2%
Maxwell Muncy 2% 1%
NAME OWN START
Jacob Wilson 54% 30%
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer 11% 8%
Leo De Vries 10% 0%
Jeff McNeil 9% 3%
NAME OWN START
Tyler Soderstrom 94% 54%
Brent Rooker 38% 10%
Henry Bolte 17% 11%
Lawrence Butler 16% 9%
Carlos Cortes 6% 3%
NAME OWN START
J.T. Ginn 58% 49%
Gage Jump 46% 23%
Jeffrey Springs 13% 8%
Luis Severino 6% 1%
Jamie Arnold 2% 0%
NAME OWN START
Hogan Harris 11% 10%
Jack Perkins 4% 4%
Elvis Alvarado 4% 2%
Justin Sterner 3% 3%
Mark Leiter Jr. 2% 2%

Team Rankings

AVG
.243
15th
R
422
18th
HR
117
13th
RBI
404
17th
SB
51
20th
OBP
.320
10th
SLG
.400
15th
OPS
.720
16th
W
41
25th
SV
24
16th
ERA
5.23
29th
WHIP
1.47
29th
QS
19
27th
TeamW-LWin %GBRSRA
RangersRangers49-47.510-399414
MarinersMariners48-49.4951.5392376
AstrosAstros47-51.4803449496
AthleticsAthletics41-55.4278422528
AngelsAngels38-59.39211.5430485

Team Stats

PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Shea Langeliers86350529021462.257  
Jonah Heim5116420389290.232  
Brian Serven2401000.250  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Nick Kurtz92334618920667.266  
Joey Meneses92013020.150  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Jeff McNeil8526523603261.226  
Michael Stefanic2512000.400  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Zack Gelof67227416211298.273  
Max Muncy4615424355203.227  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Jacob Wilson5622424634262.281  
Alika Williams36841222280.262  
Darell Hernaiz471181228173.237  
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer1245419010.422  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Tyler Soderstrom84299437214421.241  
Brent Rooker48180203610292.200  
Carlos Cortes7320420576231.279  
Lawrence Butler8824031475226.196  
Colby Thomas489811204112.204  
Henry Bolte54176184631611.261  
Denzel Clarke225349062.170  
PlayerGPWLSVIPSOERAWHIPO/S
J.T. Ginn21760103.0933.671.25  
Jeffrey Springs1939097.2846.081.42  
Luis Severino1226062.2654.171.47  
Aaron Civale1657074.2585.421.62  
Gage Jump934048.2483.511.30  
Jacob Lopez1443055.1436.831.79  
Mason Barnett1310221.1214.641.36  
Luis Morales30209.1714.463.11  
Kade Morris301010.0611.702.50  
Joey Estes10004.148.311.39  
Brady Basso40004.1212.462.77  
PlayerGPWLSVIPSOERAWHIPO/S
Hogan Harris4530642.0563.431.55  
Mark Leiter Jr.3501432.2364.411.29  
Jack Perkins2425357.2726.871.44  
Elvis Alvarado2533227.1354.941.13  
Scott Barlow3620233.1296.481.35  
José Suarez3112150.1554.291.51  
Justin Sterner4523142.1404.891.25  
Michael Kelly50005.0616.203.60  
Luis Medina3111042.2513.591.45  
Geoff Hartlieb41108.235.191.62  
Brooks Kriske20002.220.001.13  

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