Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games By MLB, Tests Positive For Performance-Enhancing Substance. The Philadelphia Phillies reliever is ineligible for the playoffs when he returns from suspension ...

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball. MLB announced on Sunday that Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension for violating ...

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal blow to their bullpen Sunday morning after Jose Alvarado was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Phillies ...

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 ...

However, the Phillies got some crushing news on Sunday regarding reliever Jose Alvarado. Per MLB.com reporter Todd Zolecki , Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by the MLB due to PEDs.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games March 31. Right-hander Jose Ruiz , on the injured list since May 3 with neck spasms, was activated to fill Alvarado's roster spot.

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball's drug-testing program.