Philadelphia Phillies’ Bullpen got a big hit on Sunday when the Major League Baseball announced that Jose Alvarado was almost suspended in 80 games after he tested positively for a performance -enhancing drug.

MLB said Alvarado had tested positively for exogenous testosterone and violated the league’s drug policy.

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“Phillies fully supports the Major League Baseball’s joint prevention and treatment program and is disappointed to hear today’s news about Jose’s violation,” the team said in a statement.

Alvarado will be unjustified for the autumn season if Philadelphia does.

The left -handed pitcher has been one of the best reloaders in the league since joining Phillies from Tampa Bay Rays in 2021. He lowered his era from 2021 to 2023 from 4.20 to 1.74. He had a 4.09 era in 66 appearances in 2024.

Philadelphia Phillie’s first Baseman Bryce Harper, right, celebrates with relief Jose Alvarado, Left, after a baseball match against Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday 16. May 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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Alvarado showed up in 20 games for Phillies this season. He had a 2.70 era with seven savings and 25 strikes. He became viral earlier this month when he wrote a sweet message to his mother on his hat for Mother’s Day.

Losing Alvarado is a major obstacle to Phillies. The team will have to lean on Jordan Romano, Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering even more when the season goes on.

Philadelphia Phillies’ José Alvarado pitches during the eighth round in the first baseball match in a double head against St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia was 27-18 and in second place in the National League East Division when they entered Sunday.