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Phillies Activate José Alvarado After 80-Game PED Suspension

He is available only for the regular season due to postseason ineligibility.

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May 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado (46) reacts to a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies reinstated the left-hander Tuesday and cleared roster space by optioning RHP Nolan Hoffman and designating LHP Josh Walker for assignment.
  • Manager Rob Thomson said he will ease Alvarado back, noting the reliever touched 100 mph during five scoreless rehab outings at Triple-A from Aug. 7–17.
  • Before the ban, Alvarado logged a 2.70 ERA over 20 appearances, with 16 scoreless outings and seven saves.
  • His return strengthens a late-inning corps now anchored by closer Jhoan Duran and supported by veterans such as David Robertson, Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering.
  • With Zack Wheeler recovering from a blood-clot procedure and his timeline uncertain, Philadelphia projects greater reliance on its bullpen down the stretch.