On July 16,2015,Alvarado signed with the Washington Nationals as an outfielder.[1] 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.[2] He made 10 appearances for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Nationals,struggling to a 6.59 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 13+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarado began 2019 with the GCL Nationals, posting a 2–2 record and 6.00 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 7 games (2 starts).[3]
Alvarado spent the entirety of the 2021 campaign with the Single–A Modesto Nuts. In 31 appearances, he struggled to an 0–2 record and 6.60 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 45 innings pitched.[6]
Alvarado returned to the three affiliates in 2023, accumulating a 2–2 record and 5.18 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 33 innings of work.[9] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[10]
Miami Marlins
On January 25, 2024, Alvarado signed a minor league contract organization.[11] In 41 appearances split between the Single–A Jupiter Hammerheads and Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, he accumulated a 3–4 record and 2.66 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 11 saves across 50+2⁄3 innings pitched. Alvarado elected free agency following the season on November 4.[12]
On January 30, 2025, Alvarado was claimed off waivers by the Athletics.[15] He was optioned to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators to begin the season,[16] and posted a 3.45 ERA with 22 strikeouts and five saves across 14 appearances. On May 9, Alvarado was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[17]
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