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Phillies Shut Down José Alvarado With Forearm Strain for Remainder of Regular Season

He remains ineligible for the playoffs after an 80-game PED suspension, leaving a $9 million 2026 option under review.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout after being pulled in the seventh inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the Division Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Philadelphia placed the left-hander on the 15-day injured list Friday with a mild left forearm strain, ending his regular season.
  • Manager Rob Thomson said the team expects a non-surgical recovery and will prioritize getting Alvarado ready for next year.
  • Imaging followed soreness after Wednesday’s outing against the Mets, and Alvarado will stay in Philadelphia before traveling to Florida for strength and range-of-motion checks.
  • He excelled before his May suspension (2.70 ERA with 25 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings) but struggled after returning in mid-August (7.50 ERA in six innings) with a slight velocity dip.
  • The bullpen now features trade acquisition Jhoan Duran thriving as closer, and Alvarado’s IL move opened a 40-man spot to add Walker Buehler as Matt Manning was designated for assignment; the club also faces a $9 million 2026 option with a $500,000 buyout.