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Phillies' Alvarado Out of World Baseball Classic Due to Insurance

2/21/2026

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Jose Alvarado, a Philadelphia Phillies reliever, will not compete for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance requirements.
Daniel Alvarez-Montes reported the decision, noting Venezuela has lost Pablo Lopez to injury.
Alvarado posted a 1.74 ERA in the 2023 season.
He faced an 80-game suspension for a positive test.
His absence will impact the Phillies' bullpen, where he is expected to play a crucial role in 2026.

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Jose Alvarado, a Philadelphia Phillies reliever, will not compete for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance requirements.
Daniel Alvarez-Montes reported the decision, noting Venezuela has lost Pablo Lopez to injury.
Alvarado posted a 1.74 ERA in the 2023 season.
He faced an 80-game suspension for a positive test.
His absence will impact the Phillies' bullpen, where he is expected to play a crucial role in 2026.