RP - Philadelphia Phillies
- Age 31
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Next Game
- Rank
- P #220
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
Eligibility
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- RP
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Availability
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said he would like to stay away from Jose Alvarado on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarado did flat ground work on Wednesday. He should be available by the weekend.
The Phillies exercised their $9 million club option on LHP José Alvarado for 2026.
Fantasy Impact
The Phillies had said in October that they expected to retain Alvarado. He missed half this past season due to a suspension and a forearm injury.
Jose Alvarado is expected to remain with the Phillies next season per Philles POBO Dave Dombrowski.
Fantasy Impact
Dombrowski said be would be "surprised" if Alvarado isn't with the Phillies next season. They can pick up his $9 million option. He missed most of this past season due to a suspension and forearm injury.
The Phillies placed LHP José Alvarado on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarado will not be eligible to return in the postseason because of his PED suspension. His season will be over.
Jose Alvarado (suspension) returns to Phillies' bullpen.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarado has been serving an 80-game suspension since the middle of May, but he has been activated by the Phillies ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mariners. The hard-throwing lefty has been pitching in the minors the past couple of weeks and will likely return to a setup role after the Phillies traded for closer Jhoan Duran at the deadline. Alvarado posted a 2.70 ERA and 25-4 K/BB ratio across 20 innings prior to his suspension.
