Henderson Alvarez tossed seven scoreless innings as the Marlins won Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Mets by a score of 3-0.

Alvarez cruised through the easy afternoon outing, allowing only four hits and fanning five batters without issuing a walk. The 23-year-old righty's ERA is back under 4.00 and there's reason to think he can finish the season strong. He gets the Nationals on the road next.

Henderson Alvarez was lifted after giving up five runs in four innings Monday against the Braves.

Alvarez was pitching on six days' rest after leaving his last start with hamstring tightness. The way he's fading of late suggests he's about ready for the season to end. He might not make it to the finale at this rate.

Henderson Alvarez left Monday's start against the Cubs after six innings due to right hamstring tightness.

Before making the early exit, Alvarez allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three. He also hit his first career home run.

Henderson Alvarez lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing one run before rain ended his night on Wednesday.

The rain may have saved Alvarez' owners from a worse line, as he'd already allowed three hits and a run before the rain came. He didn't factor in the decision, so Alvarez remains 2-3 and owns a 3.90 ERA for the year. He'll take on the Cubs in Chicago on Monday.

Henderson Alvarez was lit up for five earned runs in five innings Thursday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Alvarez looked completely overmatched against the hottest team in baseball, yielding seven hits and two walks over his five frames. He got off to a hot start upon first joining the Fish but has struggled now in three straight games. The right-hander is not a good fantasy option next week in the nation's capital.

Henderson Alvarez yielded four runs on seven hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Braves on Sunday.

The right-hander struck out four and walked a batter. The outing snapped a five-game quality start streak. Through eight starts this year, Alvarez is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. The talented 23-year-old remains a pleasant surprise for the Marlins. He'll look to build on his solid campaign Saturday against the Giants in Miami.

Henderson Alvarez allowed three runs over seven innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Tuesday.

Alvarez didn't factor in the decision, but he outpitched his counterpart, Jeff Locke. The right-hander allowed six hits and didn't walk a batter, striking out six. Through seven starts this year Alvarez is 2-1 with a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, and the 23-year-old has been a very pleasant surprise for the Marlins thus far. His competition gets tougher Sunday, when he takes the mound against the Braves in Atlanta.

Henderson Alvarez allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings of work to earn the win against the Mets on Wednesday.

Alvarez capped off a fantastic month of July by picking up his second win, allowing six hits and two walks in his 7 1/3 innings. In six July starts, Alvarez was 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. The 23-year-old is making the Marlins look good for targeting him in the Jose Reyes trade with the Blue Jays this past offseason. Alvarez will have a stiff test on Tuesday when he faces the Pirates at PNC Park.

Henderson Alvarez pitched a terrific ballgame in Friday's victory over the Pirates on Friday, scattering just two hits and one walk over six scoreless frames.

Alvarez punched out five in the impressive performance. He needed only 72 pitches to get through six easy innings, but was lifted for a pinch hitter with the bases loaded in a scoreless game. He's pitched very well since returning from the disabled list, posting a 2.64 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 16/8 K/BB ratio in his 30 2/3 innings. He'll look to keep on rolling when he does battle against the Mets at home on Wednesday.

Henderson Alvarez hurled seven shutout innings in a no-decision against the Brewers on Sunday.

He struck out one, walked one and scattered five hits. Unfortunately, Alvarez's best start of the season was largely forgotten by the time both teams walked off the field in Milwaukee's 1-0, 13-inning triumph. Alvarez has posted an impressive 3.28 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through four starts. He's an asset in NL-only leagues and should be on mixed leaguer's radars, as well.

Henderson Alvarez allowed five runs -- four earned -- in six innings in a loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

After a decent first start of the year, Alvarez struggled on Tuesday, allowing eight hits and four walks in his six innings. The 23-year-old struck out five in the outing but struck out just 79 in 187 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays last season. He likely won't have another start until after the All-Star break.

Henderson Alvarez allowed three runs in five innings Thursday against the Braves in his season debut.

Alvarez got off to a very rough start, giving up hits to four of the first five batters he faced, and he was down 3-0 before he even had two outs in the game. From that point on, he allowed just two more hits, walked none and struck out two. He should have some value in NL-only leagues going forward.

Marlins activated RHP Henderson Alvarez from the 60-day disabled list.

Alvarez, out all season with shoulder inflammation, will make his Marlins' debut Thursday against the Braves. The 23-year-old right-hander had a 1.11 ERA and 15/1 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings over four minor league rehab starts and should be worth owning in NL-only formats.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to start Thursday against the Braves.

It will be his Marlins' debut. Alvarez, out all season with shoulder inflammation, has a 1.11 ERA and 15/1 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings over four rehab starts between High-A Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville. He's worth picking up in NL-only leagues.

Henderson Alvarez's (shoulder) next start will come with the Marlins.

Alvarez tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Jacksonville on Friday and finishes his rehab schedule with a 1.11 ERA over four outings. "He's going to be on his way," manager Mike Redmond said. "He'll throw a bullpen here [Sunday], and we'll figure out what we're going to do as far as where we're going to fit him in." Alvarez is on the same schedule as Ricky Nolasco, so he could take his spot in the rotation on Wednesday if Nolasco is traded before then. If Nolasco is still around, Tom Koehler would figure to get the boot.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) will make his next rehab start at Double-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Alvarez will throw 80-85 pitches in what will likely be his final rehab outing before being activated. The sinkerballer tossed 6  2/3 scoreless innings Sunday for Jacksonville and holds a 1.62 ERA over three rehab starts. If the Marlins don't trade Ricky Nolasco beforehand, Tom Koehler will likely lose his rotation spot when Alvarez joins the rotation.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) went 6 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday at Double-A Jacksonville.

It was another impressive rehab outing for the young right-hander, who should join the Marlins' starting rotation within the next two weeks. Alvarez, 23, had a 4.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 119/62 K/BB ratio in 251 innings with the Blue Jays during the 2011-2012 seasons. He's been out this entire year with shoulder discomfort.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) will move his pitch count up to 85 pitches in a rehab start with Double-A Jacksonville on Saturday.

Alvarez allowed only three runs over 10 innings in two starts for High-A Jupiter. He struck out only two over those 10 frames but, of course, that's nothing new for him. The right-hander is expected to need one final rehab start next week before being inserted into the Marlins' rotation.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is expected to need two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list.

Alvarez is making his second rehab start on Tuesday after tossing five scoreless innings his first time out. He should be added tot he Marlins' rotation before the end of the month.

Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Thursday with High-A Jupiter.

Alavrez threw around 50 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday and felt fine. The right-hander has been on the shelf all season with inflammation in his throwing shoulder and will probably be asked to make several starts in the minor leagues before being considered for activation. He was acquired from the Blue Jays this past offseason as part of that 12-player blockbuster trade.