How Nationals Used Andrew Alvarez Against Padres Was Puzzling

When the Washington Nationals put right-handed starter Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list, that created an opening in the rotation. All signs pointed to left-hander Andrew Alvarez backfilling that spot.

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