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Philadelphia Phillies all-star pitcher receives massive suspension
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The Philadelphia Phillies announced today that their pitcher Jose Alvarado has received an 80 game suspension for use of PEDs.
The Toronto Blue Jays were in a similar spot this time last year when they broke the news that two games after calling up star prospect Orelvis Martinez, he was suspended for PEDs.
Phillies announce that Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games
News broke this afternoon that the Alvarado tested positive for PEDs this afternoon and will no be suspended for 80 games which means he will be able to return in the last month of the season.
MLB suspended José Alvarado, the Phillies' most consistent reliever to begin 2025 and one of the hardest-throwing lefties in the sport, for 80 games Sunday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. -Varnes
According to reports, Alvarado tested positive for exogenous Testosterone which is a banned substance in the MLB which means he will now be suspended without pay for the next 80 games.
The league said Alvarado tested for exogenous Testosterone, a banned substance. His suspension is without pay and effective immediately. If the Phillies reach the postseason, Alvarado will be ineligible to participate. -Varnes
Phillies president spoke on the matter stating that it is very disappointing but that he treats a suspension like this sort of like an injury since the team needs to replace someone for 80 games.
The league said Alvarado tested for exogenous Testosterone, a banned substance. His suspension is without pay and effective immediately. If the Phillies reach the postseason, Alvarado will be ineligible to participate. -Dombrowski
This s a tough blow for the Phillies since Alvarado was off to an incredibkle start so far this season with a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings pitched along with 25 strikeouts on the season but it seems clear why he was pitching so well now.
The Phillies will now have to make due without him for the next 80 games.
Source:
New York Times
José Alvarado gets 80-game suspension for PED use, a big blow to Phillies bullpen
New York Times
José Alvarado gets 80-game suspension for PED use, a big blow to Phillies bullpen
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