Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games - and playoffs - for PEDs in major Phillies blow
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Jose Alvarado, the Philadelphia Phillies' standout left-handed reliever, has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The team expressed disappointment but reiterated their support for MLB's drug policy. This loss comes as the Phillies' bullpen struggles, reflected in their below-average ERA. With playoffs in sight and Alvarado's contract nearing its end, his absence could seriously impact the team's hopes of clinching a division title and progressing further in the postseason. The Phillies currently hold a wild-card position.
Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension for a PED violation marks a significant setback for the Phillies as they pursue a World Series title this season.
The Phillies expressed disappointment over Alvarado's suspension while reiterating support for MLB's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program.
Read at New York Post
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