Phillies Closer José Alvarado Suspended for 80 Games Due to Positive Testosterone Test
José Alvarado, the Phillies closer, receives an 80-game suspension for a positive testosterone test, impacting his salary and postseason eligibility.
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Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games after a positive test for external testosterone, linked to a weight loss drug. The suspension knocks $4.5 million off his salary and renders him ineligible for postseason play. Despite this setback, manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence in the team's ability to cope in Alvarado's absence. Alvarado, known for his impressive performance as a reliever, holds a 2.70 ERA this season and has significantly contributed to the team's efforts in the National League East division.
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José Alvarado was suspended for testing positive for exogenous testosterone, which he claims was in a weight loss supplement he took during the offseason.
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