José Alvarado, the Phillies’ most consistent reliever to begin 2025 and one of the hardest-throwing lefties in the sport, was suspended 80 games Sunday by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
The league said Alvarado tested for exogenous Testosterone, a banned substance. His suspension is without pay and effective immediately. If the Phillies reach the postseason, Alvarado will be ineligible to participate.
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“The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program,” the team said in a statement, “and are disappointed to hear today’s news of Jose’s violation.”
Alvarado, 29, had a 2.70 ERA with 25 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings this season. He is in the final year of a three-year, $17.5 million deal. The Phillies hold a $9 million club option for 2026.
He came to spring training in better shape and had seen strong results from what he said was a healthier offseason.
Now, the Phillies are faced with a prolonged absence in a bullpen that has looked like a weakness for much of the season’s first seven weeks.
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