JOSÉ ALVARADO NEWS

Suspension reduced Alvarado's suspension was reduced to two games upon appeal and will be served starting Monday, source reports.

Impact Alvarado was handed what was originally a three-game ban after his overly animated celebration of a strikeout Thursday against the Mets caused both benches to clear. The Phillies will now be without their top lefty for two games.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Weekly Roundup: Nick Castellanos is a six-tool player on a six-tool team

It was a high-energy week in baseball, from Nick Castellanos' bat flips to Boston's home run cart, Ben Verlander writes.

MAY 3, 2021

Phillies' Alvarado suspended, Mets' Smith, Castro fined for incident PHILADELPHIA — Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount "for inciting a benches-clearin...

MAY 2, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Appealing three-game ban Alvarado was handed a three-game suspension Sunday but will continue to play while appealing the ban, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 25-year-old received the suspension for his role in Thursday's benches-clearing incident with the Mets. He was the only player to be suspended for either team, though Dominic Smith and Miguel Castro were fined on the New York side. Alvarado will remain available until his appeal is heard.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to roster Alvarado returned from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Impact Alvarado spent a week away from the team, though it's unclear if he tested positive for the virus himself. He should be a key piece for the Phillies upon his return, as he owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 5.2 innings this season.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals host Phillies, look to build on Flaherty's strong showing

St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Jack Flaherty

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson expected to start for the Phillies against Rockies

The Phillies will start Chase Anderson on Sunday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola, Phillies to take on Senzatela, Rockies

The Phillies will start Aaron Nola on Saturday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Antonio Senzatela

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia's Segura puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Giants

Phillies, streaking Segura set for matchup with Giants

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia's Segura puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Giants

Phillies, streaking Segura set for matchup with Giants

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belt, Gausman lead Giants and Kapler over Phillies 2-0

Brandon Belt hit a two-run homer, Kevin Gausman niftily pitched out of trouble in six innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Alvarado was placed on the injured list Monday for an unspecified reason, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies placed two coaches in the league's health and safety protocols, and Alvarado was one of three Phillies to land on the injured list. The fact that the team didn't provide a reason for Alvarado's placement on the IL suggests that he could be on the COVID-19 injured list. If that's the case, Alvarado will be eligible to return once he clears the league's health and safety protocols as long as he doesn't test positive for the virus. Alvarado has posted a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 5.2 innings this year.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Sunday Alvarado (2-0) pitched a clean eighth inning while also walking a batter as he was awarded his second win of the season in a 7-6 victory over the Braves on Sunday.

Impact Alvarado led off the eighth by walking Travis d'Arnaud but was able to retire the next three hitters and get out of the inning without much sweat. He earned his second win of the year after the Phillies were able to tack on the go-ahead run in the ninth, but it was the first outing of the season that the 25-year-old flamethrower failed to record a strikeout. Alvarado has allowed one run in 4.2 innings and boasts a 9:1 K:BB as he continues to assert himself as one of the game's most dominant relievers.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregorius powers Phillies to narrow win over Braves

Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia's four-run fourth inning and the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth to help the Phillies snap the Atlanta Braves’ four-game wi...

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win

Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save Monday Alvarado collected his first save of the season Monday, giving up a run on three hits while striking out two in the ninth inning of a 5-3 win over the Mets.

Impact With Hector Neris having pitched three times in the last four days, it was Alvarado's turn to protect a late lead. The lefty made things interesting by giving up three straight two-out singles before Pete Alonso came within about five feet of an opposite-field homer, but it still went into the books as Alvarado's first save with his new club. It's noteworthy that he got the call over Archie Bradley in a save situation, a decision which may have been prompted by lefty Brandon Nimmo leading off the ninth for the Mets, but Neris remains the primary closing option for the Phillies.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies rally for 5-3 win over Mets after deGrom pulled

A throwing error by Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme allowed the go-ahead runs to score, and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win over Ne...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win against Atlanta Alvarado (1-0) tossed a scoreless inning and struck out two in Sunday's win against the Braves.

Impact Alvarado tossed an eventful inning in his previous appearance -- he allowed three baserunners and fanned three of the six batters he faced -- but looked far more dominant this time around, tossing eight of his 10 pitches for strikes and making quick work of the Braves in the eighth inning. This was an encouraging outing for the talented but inconsistent lefty.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws eventful but scoreless frame Alvarado allowed three baserunners (a walk, a single and a hit by pitch) but didn't allow a run in his inning of work Thursday against Atlanta, striking out three.

Impact The outing gave Phillies fans the full Jose Alvarado experience in his first game with his new club. He struck out half the batters he faced and only allowed one out of six to make contact, but he also loaded the bases. A steady diet of both walks and strikeouts should be expected from the lefty this year, as he owns a career 28.1 percent strikeout rate and a 12.3 percent walk rate.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Segura's RBI single gives Phillies 3-2 win over Braves in 10

Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season opener

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins season as setup man Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that Alvarado would open the season as one of the top setup men for closer Hector Neris, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Neris should be in line to receive the bulk of the save chances to begin the season, Alvarado -- the lone southpaw in the bullpen -- could factor into the ninth-inning mix when the Phillies face lefty-heavy lineups. Alvarado missed extended time in both of his final two seasons with the Rays due to arm injuries, but he was healthy and effective this spring, striking out 13 while holding opposing hitters to a .167 average over 8.1 innings.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lone lefty in Opening Day bullpen Alvarado will be the only left-hander in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen after JoJo Romero was optioned Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarado pitched himself into the closer mix alongside Hector Neris and Archie Bradley this spring, showing significantly improved conditioning and triple-digit heat. As the lone lefty in that trio, Alvarado would figure to earn save chances when opposing left-handers are due up in the ninth inning should the Phillies adopt a committee approach, but manager Joe Girardi has expressed a preference for a traditional closer. It may be tough for Girardi to give Alvarado the role, as that would leave him without any southpaws to deploy prior to the ninth inning.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In closer mix Alvarado has pitched himself into the closer mix for the Phillies this spring, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Alvarado's services were understandably cheap for the Phillies to acquire this winter following a pair of seasons in which he struggled to a 5.08 ERA while battling injuries. Conditioning had become a significant problem for the lefty, but he's dropped nearly 50 pounds and now looks as electric as ever. He struck out the side Saturday against the Blue Jays, throwing nine of his 16 pitches 99 mph or faster. He has 15 saves on his resume already and seemingly has a legitimate chance to beat out Hector Neris and Archie Bradley for the role this season, though it's still too early to call him the favorite.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE