6:25 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-0 win over the Giants.

11:22 AM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) Nationals recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

4:12 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

3:15 PM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta, allowing two hits and three walks across 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

9:23 AM - Andrew Alvarez (Wsh) is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.