Overview

• Philadelphia put the left-hander on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left forearm strain after imaging, and manager Rob Thomson said the injury is mild with plans to prepare him for next year.
• He cannot pitch in the playoffs following an 80-game suspension served from May 18 to Aug. 18 for testing positive for exogenous testosterone, which team president Dave Dombrowski has attributed to an offseason weight-loss drug.
• The Phillies reworked late-inning roles during his absence by acquiring Jhoan Duran at the July 31 deadline, and Duran has handled the closer role since.
• The move opened an active roster spot for Walker Buehler, who was activated to start Friday against the Royals, and Matt Manning was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot.
• Philadelphia holds a $9 million club option on Alvarado for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout, setting up an offseason decision on his future.