Height
6'6"
Weight
253 lbs
Age
27
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 39 | 3.4511278 | 1-1 | 53 | 1.3533835 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Athletics struck solid value with reliever Elvis Alvarado on this modest $0.8M deal, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster-building for a rebuilding club. While Alvarado profiles as a solid starter in the bullpen rather than a shutdown closer, his affordable price point makes this exactly the type of low-risk move Oakland should be making as they navigate their competitive window timeline. For a franchise prioritizing financial flexibility while their farm system develops, locking up reliable middle relief at well below-market rates represents shrewd asset management. Alvarado's performance tier suggests he can provide steady innings and hold his own in medium-leverage situations, which is precisely what the A's need as they bridge toward contention. The one-year term keeps Oakland's options open while giving Alvarado a chance to potentially outperform his contract and earn a larger payday down the road. This deal exemplifies how rebuilding teams can extract maximum value from the reliever market's middle tier.
Performance Analysis
Elvis Alvarado grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.19 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.32 WHIP across 42.1 innings pitched with a 10.7 K/9 rate. His strikeout rate of 10.7 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a rookie at 27, Elvis is a key contributor for the Athletics.
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