Phillies Closer José Alvarado Suspended for 80 Games for Positive Drug Test

If José Alvarado took PEDs, he made a rational choice

I’m not saying that the Phillies should have been suspicious when Alvarado came out of the gates looking like a pitcher we hadn’t seen since May 2023. I’m saying they couldn’t have expected it.

Phillies reliever José Alvarado is suspended 80 games for PED use

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies reliever José Alvarado has been suspended without pay for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug, MLB announced Sunday. As a result, Alvarado will not be eligible for the postseason this year.

Philadelphia Phillies' José Alvarado, 29, has tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He will now be suspended for 80 games. – I don't think he did it

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program. Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the positive t…

Phillies reliever Alvarado suspended for positive test

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado has been handed an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball said Sunday.

Phillies closer Jose Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone.