Elvis Alvarado
Breakdown
Performance
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June 11, 2026
Nabs first save of season
Alvarado struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis
The right-hander was trusted to lock things down in the ninth inning while pitching for the second day in a row, becoming the fifth different A's pitcher to record a save since May 30. Alvarado struggled early in the season after opening the campaign on the big-league roster, but he's allowed just one hit while striking out nine over 4.1 innings across three appearances since returning to the majors in early June. He's collected a save, four holds and a 2-0 record on the year despite a 5.79 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB through 14 innings. Alvarado is the ninth pitcher overall to earn a save for the team this season, as the A's closer situation remains a muddled committee.
June 5, 2026
Recalled from Triple-A
The Athletics recalled Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Analysis
The team DFA'd Joel Kuhnel in a corresponding move. Alvarado pitched in 10 games out of the Athletics' bullpen earlier this season and posted an 8.38 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB across 9.2 innings. He has a 2.25 ERA and 16:4 K:BB across 12 innings with Las Vegas.
