Phillies star Jose Alvarado faces suspension from 80 games after violating MLB’s drug policy

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The

Philadelphia Phillies

suffered a massive blow with their star pitcher

Jose Alvarado

facing a ban of 80 games by the MLB. With the ongoing MLB season in full swing, the absence of Alvarado points towards a major bullpen issue with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to the recent move by the MLB, Jose Alvarado has been barred from 80 games and has been scheduled as ineligible for the post-season this year.

Jose Alvarado faces ban from 80 games after violating the MLB drug policy

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado made headlines after he tested positive for

exogenous testosterone

, which is a popular performance-enhancing drug. According to the recent statement released by the MLB, Alvarado has been barred from 80 games without any payout for violating the drug policies of the apex organization. Therefore, the suspension has been effective immediately. Reportedly, Alvarado is not eligible for the postseason this year. The official handle of Fox Sports: MLB posted on X- “Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado is receiving an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone. He will be ineligible for the postseason this season if the Phillies reach the playoffs.”

The Philadelphia Phillies also issued a statement with respect to the careless act of their pitcher Jose Alvarado, which mentioned"The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and are disappointed to hear today's news of Jose's violation."

According to the agreement, Jose Alvarado is in the last year of his $22 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal even has an option of holding a team option around $9 million for the 2026 MLB season. During the 2025 MLB season, Alvarado went on to secure 25 strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP within 20 innings. Reportedly, he is the second player after Atlanta Braves’ star

Jurickson Profar

who has been under the scanner for violating the drug policy of MLB. Also Read: ”It's an organizational failure."- MLB insider on the colossal impact of Phillies’ manager Derek Shelton’s eviction on baseball

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