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José Alvarado Apologizes to Phillies as Suspension Nears Its End

He will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley for a rehab stint ahead of his reinstatement on Aug. 19.

Apr 9, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado (46) reacts after retiring the side against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies blows a bubble as he looks on from the dugout in the top of the eighth inning during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)
Venezuelan left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado of the Philadelphia Phillies issued a public apology on social media for an 80-game doping ban for using performance-enhancing substances

Overview

  • Alvarado publicly apologized Tuesday on Instagram, accepting responsibility for testing positive for exogenous testosterone.
  • He returned to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday and will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the coming days.
  • He is eligible to rejoin the Phillies on Aug. 19 but remains prohibited from postseason participation under Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program.
  • The Phillies have revamped their late-inning staff, naming Jhoan Duran as closer and preparing veteran David Robertson for a call-up.
  • Manager Rob Thomson and president Dave Dombrowski said his conditioning work in Venezuela should facilitate a smooth reintegration and bolster a bullpen that has a 4.33 ERA since his suspension.