José Alvarado - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Harper hits his 7th homer, Nola works 6 strong innings as the Phillies beat the Marlins 1-0

Bryce Harper had a homer, double and single, Aaron Nola worked six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Monday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Stott homers to help Phillies beat Marlins 6-5

Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six strong innings of one-run ball, Bryson Stott homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Friday night

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Schwarber delivers as Phillies rally again to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 innings for doubleheader sweep

Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisc...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Scoreless outing in return Alvarado (back) allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday against the Cubs. He struck out one.

Impact The hard-throwing left-hander exited Tuesday's meeting with the Cubs due to mid-back spasms, but he needed just one day off to recover and get back on the mound. Although Alvarado has a pitiful 8.64 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB through 8.1 innings, his usage in the ninth frame of a 7-7 game suggests he's right in the mix for save opportunities for at least the next week of action while Jhoan Duran (oblique) recuperates on the 15-day injured list.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies look to stop skid in game against the Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to stop their eight-game losing streak with a win against the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Struggling Phillies place catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day IL with back spasms

The struggling Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher J

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Exits with back spasms Alvarado was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cubs with mid-back spasms, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado gave up one earned run on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning before his back forced him to come out of the game. It's unknown if he will have to spend time on the IL, though the Phillies could sit him down for a few days as a precaution, regardless of the severity of his injury.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Can't shake off rough start Sunday Alvarado (0-1) was charged with the loss and a blown save Sunday against Arizona, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks in one-third of an inning.

Impact Brought on to safeguard a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning, Alvarado recorded just one out on a bunt attempt by Geraldo Perdomo. After taking over as Philadelphia's closer at one point a year ago, the hard-throwing left-hander has struggled mightily in a setup role so far in 2026. Though he does have three holds, Alvarado has permitted eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits and three walks over his first five innings (eight appearances).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies

Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fo...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Rafael Devers homers and drives in 4 runs as the Giants blank the Phillies again, 5-0

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APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1

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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Phillies' Jose Alvarado sends NSFW message on World Baseball Classic insurance issue | Sporting News Alvarado was denied an opportunity to play for Venezuela.

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Upset Jose Alvarado Releases Statement About WBC Ineligibility Jose Alvarado expected to leave Phillies camp at the beginning of March to join Team Venezuela.

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

Phillies pitcher José Alvarado says insurance will prevent him from representing Venezuela in WBC

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado says insurance issues will prevent him from representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Looks healthy to begin spring Alvarado (forearm) was seen throwing a bullpen session Wednesday during the Phillies' first workout of spring training, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Alvarado's ability to complete a side session would seem to suggest that he's made a full recovery from the left forearm strain that landed him on the injured list Sept. 12. Prior to sustaining that injury, Alvarado had missed considerable time in 2025 while serving an 80-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, but the veteran southpaw was one of manager Rob Thomson's more trusted bullpen arms when available, logging 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB in 26 innings. After having his $9 million club option for 2026 picked up over the winter, Alvarado should slot in as one of the top setup men in front of closer Jhoan Duran during the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies keep Jose Alvarado; pitchers Jack Flaherty, Shane Bieber exercise options Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised player options for 2026, and the Phillies exercised their option on...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Deadspin | Phillies pick up option for reliever Jose Alvarado Deadspin | Phillies pick up option for reliever Jose Alvarado

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jack Flaherty, Shane Bieber exercise options; Phillies keep Jose Alvarado Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised player options for 2026, and the Phillies exercised their option on...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Club option exercised The Phillies exercised Alvarado's (forearm) club option Wednesday.

Impact As expected, the Phillies have opted to pick up the $9.5 million club option on Alvarado for the 2026 season. He ended the 2025 campaign on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain, and he missed the first 80 games of the season due to a PED suspension. Sandwiched between those absences, Alvarado posted a 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and seven saves across 26 innings. He'll have the offseason to heal from his injury and will aim to be available for the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty, Bieber exercise options for 2026 as 9 more players become free agents, raise total to 162

Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber have exercised their player options for 2026 instead of becoming eligible for free agency

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Can Bryce Harper ever be elite again? Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has concerns

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski questions if Bryce Harper can return to his elite form

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected back with Phillies in 2026 Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday that he would be "surprised" if Alvarado (forearm) is not back next season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic report...

Impact The Phillies have a $9.5 million club option on Alvarado for 2026, and while Dombrowski did not confirm the option would be exercised, it seems that is the most likely scenario. Alvarado served an 80-game PED suspension and also missed time late in the year with a forearm injury, resulting in him appearing in only 28 games. The lefty remained effective when on the bump, posting a 3.81 ERA and 32:7 K:BB over 26 innings. It's not clear whether the forearm issue will affect Alvarado's offseason throwing, but Dombrowski did not mention any health concerns with the reliever moving forward.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies expected to bring back Jose Alvarado in 2026 after 80-game suspension | Sporting News Dave Dombrowski strongly indicated that Jose Alvarado will be back with the Phillies in 2026.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit

The Philadelphia Phillies face a challenging offseason after their playoff exit against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Orion Kerkering's wild throw ends Phillies' season in their latest playoff disappointment

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering received support from his teammates after a costly error led to their elimination from the NL Division Series