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Phillies Consider Cutting Ties with Troubled Reliever Alvarado

9/15/2025

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The Philadelphia Phillies may release reliever Jose Alvarado after a challenging season.
Alvarado's season concluded with a forearm injury and an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
Bob Nightengale proposed buying out Alvarado's $9 million option for 2026 due to his performance issues.
Despite a 3.81 ERA this season and a 3.48 career ERA, the team has strengthened its bullpen with closer Jhoan Duran.
Manager Rob Thomson emphasized preparing Alvarado for next season amid uncertainty, as the Phillies lead the National League East with an 89-60 record.

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The Philadelphia Phillies may release reliever Jose Alvarado after a challenging season.
Alvarado's season concluded with a forearm injury and an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
Bob Nightengale proposed buying out Alvarado's $9 million option for 2026 due to his performance issues.
Despite a 3.81 ERA this season and a 3.48 career ERA, the team has strengthened its bullpen with closer Jhoan Duran.
Manager Rob Thomson emphasized preparing Alvarado for next season amid uncertainty, as the Phillies lead the National League East with an 89-60 record.