Alvarado was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating its policy on performance-enhancing drugs. His suspension begins with Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh, and he’ll be ...

It's really what it is because you need to replace somebody for 80 games and hopefully into the postseason. He's not eligible for that time period. It's not something he did knowingly.

He was suspended 80 games without pay, effective immediately. Alvarado was off to a strong start in 2025, posting a 4-1 record with seven saves and a 2.70 ERA in 20 games.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing ...