Overview
- Philadelphia activated Alvarado from the restricted list after five scoreless rehab outings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- In his first major-league appearance back, he worked a perfect eighth inning against Seattle and struck out Cal Raleigh.
- Under MLB rules following his suspension, Alvarado is ineligible to pitch in the postseason.
- To accommodate the move, the Phillies optioned right-hander Nolan Hoffman and designated left-hander Josh Walker for assignment.
- Manager Rob Thomson says he will ease Alvarado into leverage spots, with Jhoan Duran closing games and Zack Wheeler's return timeline still uncertain after a blood-clot procedure.