The Phillies have acquired relief pitcher Nelson L. Alvarez from the Rays for monetary considerations.
Despite the fact that the MLB trade deadline passed on July 30, the Philadelphia Phillies continue to trade. Yes, teams can continue to make moves after the trade deadline.
If you’re wondering how trades are still conceivable, players can be moved as long as they haven’t been on the 40-man roster this season.
Phillies make a post-deadline trade for Nelson L. Alvarez from the Rays
According to Phillies Tailgate on X (previously Twitter), the Phillies acquired right-handed pitcher Nelson L. Alvarez from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday for financial considerations. He’ll report to Double-A Reading Fightin Phils.
The New York Yankees selected Alvarez, 26, in the 13th round of the 2019 draft. He spent three years in the Yankees’ development system before being taken off waivers by the Rays following the 2022 season.
TRADE: The Phillies have acquired RHP Nelson L. Alvarez from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. pic.twitter.com/RP7fZWOLno
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) August 6, 2024
This season, he appeared in 27 games for the Rays’ Double-A and Triple-A clubs. He was 2-1 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, striking out 38 in 35 1/3 innings.
Alvarez’s most notable flaw has been his lack of control. This season, he has issued 22 walks for a 5.60 BB/9. He battled with control throughout his 16 innings in Triple-A, walking 15 batters for an 8.44 BB/9.
After struggling to a 5.19 ERA in his past 13 Double-A appearances with the Montgomery Biscuits, the Rays placed the Miami native on the Development List on August 1, according to his MiLB transactions page.
Alvarez throws two pitches: a fastball and a slider. His fastball averaged 94-97 mph while with the Yankees and was anticipated to be an above-average offering, according to FanGraphs’ 2021 prospect scouting report.
In 152 bullpen appearances over five minor league seasons, Alvarez has a 5.04 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 248 strikeouts in 203 2/3 innings. He has 19 holds and 10 minor league saves in his career, but he went 0 for 2 in save opportunities with the Biscuits this season.
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