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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games — and playoffs — for PEDs in major Phillies blow
MLB has suspended Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado 80 games and the playoffs for testing positive for a PED. The win-now Phillies were just dealt a significant blow to their World Series hopes. Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games and is ineligible for the playoffs after testing positive for a substance that is banned under MLB's PED policy, the league announced. Advertisement Alvarado, Philadelphia's best reliever so far this season, tested positive for exogenous Testosterone, according to MLB. MLB has suspended Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado 80 games and the playoffs for testing positive for a PED. AP 'The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation,' the Phillies said in a statement. Alvarado, 29, has a 2.70 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP, 25 strikeouts, seven saves and a 4-1 record in 20 innings this season. He's in the final year of a $22 million contract, with the Phillies holding a team option worth $9 million for the 2026 season. Jose Alvarado has a 2.70 ERA this season. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Alvarado's loss is a huge one for a bullpen that has struggled this season. Advertisement The Phillies' 4.66 ERA from relievers is the seventh-worst in MLB. Right-hander Orion Kerkering, a 24-year-old who had a breakout 2024 campaign, has a 4.32 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 19 appearances this season, a far cry from his 2.29 ERA and 1.08 WHIP from last season. Former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has been a bust for the Phillies so far after signing a one-year, $8.5 million contract. The 32-year-old has a 7.71 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 19 appearances this season. The Phillies entered Sunday with a 27-18 record, holding the second NL wild-card spot while sitting 1.5 games behind the Mets for the NL East lead.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games after failing performance-enhancing drug test
Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. The suspension, which is effective immediately, will also prevent him from pitching in the postseason. Advertisement "The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation," the team said in a statement. In his fifth season with Philadelphia, Alvarado has a 2.70 ERA with seven saves, 25 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2021 season in a three-team trade. Losing their closer is a major blow for the Phillies, who are currently 1.5 games behind the New York Mets in the National League East, with a 27-18 record. Alvarado has been the team's most reliable reliever in a bullpen that ranks fourth-worst in the NL with a 4.66 ERA and eight blown saves. Advertisement An 80-game suspension is the penalty for a first-time offender under MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy. A second violation would draw a 162-game suspension, and a third results in a lifetime ban from the sport. Alvarado's suspension will make him unavailable to the Phillies until mid-August. But even more of a concern is his unavailability for the postseason, when starting pitchers throw fewer innings and bullpen depth is at a premium. Philadelphia could try Jordan Romano, Tanner Banks or Matt Strahm to replace Alvarado, though Romano (7.71 ERA) did not pitch well when he began the season in the closer role. Finding another closer or top setup reliever could become a priority for president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski ahead of the trade deadline. Alvarado, 30, is in the final year of a three-year, $22 million contract. He has a $9 million club option for next season, but Sunday's news might affect the Phillies' decision-making on that. In his nine MLB seasons, Alvarado has compiled a 3.40 ERA, averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games after failing performance-enhancing drug test
Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. The suspension, which is effective immediately, will also prevent him from pitching in the postseason. "The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation," the team said in a statement. In his fifth season with Philadelphia, Alvarado has a 2.70 ERA with seven saves, 25 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2021 season in a three-team trade. Losing their closer is a major blow for the Phillies, who are currently 1.5 games behind the New York Mets in the National League East, with a 27-18 record. Alvarado has been the team's most reliable reliever in a bullpen that ranks fourth-worst in the NL with a 4.66 ERA and eight blown saves. An 80-game suspension is the penalty for a first-time offender under MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy. A second violation would draw a 162-game suspension, and a third results in a lifetime ban from the sport. Alvarado's suspension will make him unavailable to the Phillies until mid-August. But even more of a concern is his unavailability for the postseason, when starting pitchers throw fewer innings and bullpen depth is at a premium. Philadelphia could try Jordan Romano, Tanner Banks or Matt Strahm to replace Alvarado, though Romano (7.71 ERA) did not pitch well when he began the season in the closer role. Finding another closer or top setup reliever could become a priority for president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski ahead of the trade deadline. Alvarado, 30, is in the final year of a three-year, $22 million contract. He has a $9 million club option for next season, but Sunday's news might affect the Phillies' decision-making on that. In his nine MLB seasons, Alvarado has compiled a 3.40 ERA, averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games after failing performance-enhancing drug test
Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. The suspension, which is effective immediately, will also prevent him from pitching in the postseason. "The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation," the team said in a statement. In his fifth season with Philadelphia, Alvarado has a 2.70 ERA with seven saves, 25 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings. He was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2021 season in a three-team trade. Losing their closer is a major blow for the Phillies, who are currently 1.5 games behind the New York Mets in the National League East, with a 27-18 record. Alvarado has been the team's most reliable reliever in a bullpen that ranks fourth-worst in the NL with a 4.66 ERA and eight blown saves. An 80-game suspension is the penalty for a first-time offender under MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy. A second violation would draw a 162-game suspension, and a third results in a lifetime ban from the sport. Alvarado's suspension will make him unavailable to the Phillies until mid-August. But even more of a concern is his unavailability for the postseason, when starting pitchers throw fewer innings and bullpen depth is at a premium. Philadelphia could try Jordan Romano, Tanner Banks or Matt Strahm to replace Alvarado, though Romano (7.71 ERA) did not pitch well when he began the season in the closer role. Finding another closer or top setup reliever could become a priority for president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski ahead of the trade deadline. Alvarado, 30, is in the final year of a three-year, $22 million contract. He has a $9 million club option for next season, but Sunday's news might affect the Phillies' decision-making on that. In his nine MLB seasons, Alvarado has compiled a 3.40 ERA, averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
France 24
18-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Phillies reliever Alvarado suspended for positive test
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's office said the Venezuelan reliever had tested positive for exogenous testosterone. Alvarado's suspension is effective immediately. The Phillies said in a statement they supported the MLB's suspension, expressing "disappointment" at Alvarado's positive test. "The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation," the Phillies said. Alvarado has been one of Philadelphia's best relievers this season and is 4-1 with seven saves and a 2.70 earned run average from 20 games. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday the club would quickly move on without Alvarado, who will also be ineligible for the postseason in addition to the 80 regular games he is suspended for. "I really sort of look at it like an injury," Thomson said. "It's really out of our control. It's too bad. But we've got to move on. We have really good pieces here that can pick up the slack."
