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Born: (1999-02-23) February 23, 1999 (age 25) Sabaneta, Dominican Republic, U.S. | |
Bats: RightThrows: Right | |
Elvis Ernesto Alvarado (born February 23, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Washington Nationals
On July 16, 2015, Alvarado signed with the Washington Nationals as an outfielder. He made his professional debut in 2017 with the Dominican Summer League Nationals, hitting .139/.199/.228 with two home runs and nine RBI over 45 appearances. In 2018, Alvarado was converted into a pitcher.
Seattle Mariners
On July 31, 2019, Alvarado, Aaron Fletcher, and Taylor Guilbeau were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Hunter Strickland and Roenis Elías. Down the stretch, he made 6 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona League Mariners and Single–A West Virginia Power. Alvarado did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit Tigers
In 2023, Alvarado made 49 appearances split between the Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, High–A West Michigan Whitecaps, and Double–A Erie SeaWolves, compiling an 8–3 record and 2.72 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 10 saves across 58+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On December 10, 2024, Alvarado signed a major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
References
- "Source: Pirates sign right-hander Elvis Alvarado to major league deal". post-gazette.com (in Dutch). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "Hard-throwng reliever Elvis Alvarado looks for new opportunity in Miami". fishonfirst.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "Mariners Send Elias, Strickland to DC, Acquire LHPs Taylor Guilbeau, Aaron Fletcher and RHP Elvis Alvarado". lookoutlanding.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "Detroit Tigers pitchers Jack O'Loughlin, Elvis Alvarado among minor-league free agents". freep.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- "Pirates, Elvis Alvarado Agree To MLB Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)