Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado gave up one hit while striking out two in a scoreless bottom of the ninth during Wednesday's 3-0 over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Philly closer Jhoan Duran had pitched in two straight days and four of the last five, so he was unavailable for Wednesday's save situation. Alvarado stepped into the spot, converting his first save of the season with relative ease. Alvarado has not been at top form so far this season, as he's lugging around a 5.79 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. However, he has 26 strikeouts across 18 2/3 innings, and perhaps this outing can restore some of his confidence.

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.