Phillies’ Jose Alvarado receives 80-game ban over positive PED test

Phillies’ Jose Alvarado receives 80-game ban over positive PED test

Alvarado had a 2.70 ERA in 20 appearances

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, right, celebrates with relief pitcher Jose Alvarado, left, after a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Phillies' José Alvarado pitches during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)