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Elvis Alvarado Takes Loss for Athletics, Should Managers Be Concerned?
Athletics right-hander Elvis Alvarado was charged with the loss after allowing a solo home run in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 6-5 defeat to the Pirates. Alvarado had been pitching much better after a rough start to the season, posting a 1.42 ERA in June before this setback. His season numbers now sit at a 5.63 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, along with two saves in 15 appearances. The Athletics have not settled on a full-time closer, and Alvarado remains one of several relievers receiving late-inning opportunities. While he struggled in this outing, the overall trend for Alvarado has been positive after a difficult start to the season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 27-year-old closely, as he remains in the mix for leverage opportunities in an unsettled Athletics bullpen.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
