US EditionPhillies Closer José Alvarado Suspended for 80 Games for Positive Drug Test
- José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, according to Major League Baseball.
- Alvarado will forfeit $4.5 million, half of his salary for this year, due to the suspension.
- Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski stated that Alvarado accepted the suspension and did not appeal.
- Dombrowski reported that the positive test resulted from a weight loss drug Alvarado took during the offseason.
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MLB star handed major 80 game suspension punishment after failing drugs test
AN MLB pitcher has been given a huge suspension due to a failed drug test. The MLB revealed the suspension punishment decision on Sunday. GettyPhiladelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado pitches in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals on April 29[/caption] GettyAlvarado’s last game appearance came against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Friday[/caption] Over the weekend, Philadelphia Phillies star reliever José Alvarado was suspended …
Phillies reliever José Alvarado is suspended 80 games for PED use - West Hawaii Today
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.
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