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Major League Baseball announced Sunday that Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone. He will not be eligible for the postseason if the Phillies qualify.
The loss of Alvarado, who’s closed extensively in 2025, his fifth season with the Phillies, comes amid a season in which the Phillies are 27-18. They are 1.5 games behind the Mets for first place in the National League East.
Alvarado is a perfect 7 for 7 in save opportunities. He is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 20 games out of the Phillies’ bullpen.
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