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Wed Mar 600:40Jose Alvarado Looking Fine In Early Action
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has a 3.00 ERA with two strikeouts in three innings pitched of Grapefruit League action so far this spring. The 28-year-old flamethrower is currently penciled in for the closer's role, but fantasy managers may be a little apprehensive given how the Phillies treated their bullpen last season. The good news is that Alvarado appears healthy, as he spent a bunch of time on the injured list last season due to inflammation in his left elbow. He did put forth a stellar 1.74 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 37.2% strikeout rate in 41 1/3 innings pitched with 10 saves, so he should have an opportunity to seize the closer's role to start 2024.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 22 202300:56Jose Alvarado Picks Up Save Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado notched his ninth save of the season on Thursday, shutting down the New York Mets in a narrow 5-4 victory. Alvarado tossed a scoreless frame, allowing just a hit while striking out a pair. With the heart of the Mets lineup coming up in the eighth, the Phillies elected to go to Craig Kimbrel in the high-leverage spot, leaving Alvarado to handle the ninth. The lefty did end up facing the top of the Mets order after Kimbrel allowed a few baserunners in the eighth, but Alvarado had no trouble with them. The 28-year-old is an interesting deeper-league option that could vulture a save or two in the final week given the Phillies' playoff push and their willingness to use multiple relievers to close out games.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 21 202315:14Jose Alvarado Reinstated From Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was also optioned to Lehigh Valley after Sunday night's game. Alvarado hasn't pitched since July 6, but he should rejoin the team's late-inning bullpen mix immediately. The 28-year-old Venezuelan southpaw gave up just seven runs (four earned) while walking nine, striking out 39 and securing six saves in 26 innings before his injury. Alvarado is still worth rostering in fantasy leagues for strikeouts and holds, but he's probably unlikely to see many save chances with Craig Kimbrel cementing himself as the team's go-to closer.
Source: Phillies TwitterRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 11 202308:41Jose Alvarado To Throw Again Friday
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) is scheduled to toss to live hitters again on Friday, according to MLB.com. The southpaw has been ramping up his throwing and could begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday if all continues to go well. Alvarado has been lights out this year, pitching to a 1.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 36.4% strikeout rate with six saves and six holds across 26 innings. The 28-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since July 6 after experiencing left elbow inflammation but should return sometime this month if there are no setbacks. Once Alvarado's back, fantasy managers can expect him to jump right back into a high-leverage role.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202318:27Jose Alvarado Could Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow/hand) saw his scheduled batting practice rained out on Thursday. The 28-year-old is now set to face hitters on Friday, but it doesn't sound as though his future rehab assignment is being pushed back. If all goes well, Alvarado could start the minor-league assignment as soon as Tuesday, per Phillies skipper Rob Thomson. The southpaw has spent two separate stints on the injured list this year with troublesome left elbow inflammation, effectively ceding Philly's ninth-inning role to Craig Kimbrel in the process. Nonetheless, Alvarado remains a decent fantasy stash with a 1.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 39 strikeouts over 26 innings this season.
Source: Scott LauberRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202320:27Jose Alvarado To Throw Live Session Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (hand, elbow) had some cramping in both of his hands recently, according to manager Rob Thomson, so the team will wait to send him on a minor-league rehab assignment this week. Instead, he'll throw another live session on Thursday. There is no concern about his left elbow. The 28-year-old was initially expected to begin his rehab assignment on Thursday. Alvarado has been out since early July, but once he starts a rehab assignment, it shouldn't be long before he rejoins Philly's bullpen. When healthy, he's been lights-out for the Phils, posting a stingy 1.38 ERA (2.31 FIP), 1.15 WHIP, six saves and 39 strikeouts in 26 relief innings. Alvarado should return to being in the picture for saves once he's back.
Source: The Athletic - Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202308:33Jose Alvarado Faces Hitters Monday
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) faced live hitters on Monday, and it went well, according to MLB.com. If the southpaw feels fine on Tuesday, he'll likely begin a rehab assignment on Thursday and will need a couple of outings before he returns. Alvarado has been dominant this season, posting a 1.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 36.4% strikeout rate with six saves and six holds. However, the 28-year-old has pitched just 26 innings as he dealt with an elbow inflammation in May which resurfaced in July, forcing him to the IL on July 9. Fantasy owners can expect Alvarado to remain in a high-leverage role once he returns, but he might not receive enough save chances to be valuable in every format.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202310:52Jose Alvarado Tosses Bullpen Session On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. It's an encouraging update on the 28-year-old, who has been dealing with left elbow inflammation since way back on May 10. Alvarado returned on June 9 from the ailment before retreating back to the injured list a month later on July 9, receiving a cortisone shot shortly thereafter. Philly is likely take this go-around quite cautiously, especially with All-Star stopper Craig Kimbrel (17 saves) holding down the ninth-inning fort and perhaps even running away with the closing gig.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 20 202308:31Jose Alvarado Playing Catch
Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow) played catch from 60 feet on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old received a cortisone shot on July 10 and is feeling little pain, but there is still no timetable for his return. Alvarado has been sidelined since the beginning of July after experiencing left-elbow inflammation. Before the elbow issue, he was dominant, pitching to a 1.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 36.4% strikeout rate with six saves across 26 innings. It looks like Craig Kimbrel has taken control of the closing duties, so when Alvarado does return, he may be limited to a set-up role.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 9 202312:22Jose Alvarado Lands On 15-Day Injured List Again
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 7) with left-elbow inflammation before Sunday's game and recalled right-hander Andrew Bellatti from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. It's a blow to Philadelphia's bullpen, but there's a chance that Alvarado will only have to miss three total games with the All-Star break coming next week. The 28-year-old hard-throwing southpaw has been great for the Phils this year and needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats. He's posted a 1.38 ERA, six saves, a 1.15 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched in 2023. With Alvarado sidelined for a bit heading into the second half of the season, right-hander Craig Kimbrel should see the save chances for the Phillies.
Source: Phillies TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 15 202309:11Jose Alvarado Completes His First Save Since Returning
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado has been nothing but dominant this year and continued that on Wednesday when he closed out the 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went one inning, allowing one walk and no hits while striking out one to earn his sixth save of the season and first since coming off the injured list on June 9. Over 17.1 innings this season, Alvarado has posted a 1.04 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 43.3% strikeout rate with just four bases on balls. Going forward, the 28-year-old will likely split closing duties with Craig Kimbrel, but he still has a ton of value, especially in save-plus-hold formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 8 202316:17Jose Alvarado To Return On Friday
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) will come off the injured list on Friday. Alvarado will return to the Phillies bullpen after missing the last four weeks with left-elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old Venezuelan southpaw allowed two runs and four hits in his two minor-league rehab appearances, but he should return to a high-leverage role in the Phillies bullpen now that he's back to full health. Before his injury, Alvarado was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball with a 0.63 ERA (0.85 FIP), 0.63 WHIP, five saves, no walks and 24 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings of work. While he may be eased into save chances, Alvarado absolutely deserves to be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Source: The Athletic - Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 5 202312:20Jose Alvarado Likely To Make One More Rehab Appearance
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) is likely to make another minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday at Double-A Reading before possibly coming off the 15-day injured list. Alvarado allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out one on Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a scoreless frame to earn a win. The 28-year-old southpaw's outing on Saturday was his first on his rehab assignment, but he's only expected to require one more rehab outing before the Phillies return him to their major-league bullpen. Before his injury, Alvarado had been downright nasty, posting a 0.63 ERA (0.84 FIP), 0.63 WHIP, five saves and 24 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings. He should continue to see plenty of save opportunities once he's making, making him a must-roster in fantasy leagues.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott LauberRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 4 202317:05Jose Alvarado Could Be Back Next Weekend
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could return for next weekend's home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander had five saves and four holds before going down with elbow inflammation on May 8. He's been spending time with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to make one more appearance in the minors. If things go well, he'll be back, which is good news for the fantasy managers who've had him stashed on the injured list.
Source: Corey SeidmanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 1 202312:54Jose Alvarado To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, and it seems likely that he'll make two appearances before being activated from the injured list. Fantasy managers can probably expect the 28-year-old southpaw to be back in the Phillies bullpen early next week at some point, barring a setback this weekend in the minors. Alvarado had five saves and was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball at the time of his injury on May 10. At the very least, he should return to share save opportunities with the rest of Philadelphia's loaded bullpen, making him a must-roster in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Corey SeidmanRotoBaller.com
Wed May 31 202309:58Jose Alvarado To Throw Live Batting Practice Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Manager Rob Thompson told reporters that if everything goes well, the 28-year-old will almost be ready to begin a rehab assignment. Alvarado was enjoying the best numbers of his career before going down with elbow inflammation and hitting the injured list on May 10. Over 14.1 innings, the southpaw posted a 0.63 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 46.2% strikeout rate and had yet to walk a batter while adding five saves. Fantasy managers can expect to have Alvardo back in mid-June, and hopefully, he can take back the closer role.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat May 27 202314:44Jose Alvarado Misses Bullpen Session On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) didn't throw in the bullpen on Saturday as planned, citing "soreness." Instead, he played catch. The left-hander has been on the shelf since May 10 after posting a 0.63 ERA and five saves in seven tries this season. Hopefully, the latest update isn't anything too serious, and he will continue working toward a return as planned.
Source: Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
Tue May 23 202312:22Jose Alvarado Could Throw Another Bullpen Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a flat-ground bullpen session on Monday, and if he feels OK, he will throw a regular bullpen session on Wednesday. He will throw a second bullpen at some point before facing hitters. The 28-year-old will also require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Phillies' bullpen. It's unclear if that will come before the end of the team's three-city, 10-game road trip that ends on June 4 in D.C. Alvarado was put on the injured list on May 10 after having posted an excellent 0.63 ERA in 14 appearances while recording five saves in seven chances. He should once again become the team's primary closer once he's healthy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon May 15 202314:18Jose Alvarado Could Throw This Week
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could begin throwing before the end of the team's six-game road trip on May 17 in San Francisco. Alvarado landed on the injured list on May 10 after having posted a 0.63 ERA in 14 relief outings this year and recording five saves in seven chances. He signed a three-year, $22 million contract extension last offseason and had struck out 24 hitters without giving up a walk in 14 1/3 innings. When Alvarado is back, he should continue to see his fair share of save chances for the Phils, making him a valuable fantasy commodity. With the left-hander out of action, Craig Kimbrel and Gregory Soto have each locked down a save for Philadelphia.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu May 11 202312:18Jose Alvarado Dealing With Inflammation
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado's (elbow) MRI exam looked good and only showed inflammation, according to manager Rob Thomson. He will be shut down for a few days and the Phillies will take it slow with him after he landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. It's great news for the 27-year-old southpaw closer, but it doesn't mean he'll be back when he's eligible to return. Fantasy managers need to keep him stashed in all formats, as he had five saves and was one of the best high-leverage relievers in baseball before his injury. The Phillies have plenty of options to pick up the slack in save situations while Alvarado is out, but Craig Kimbrel is probably the best bet for primary closing duties.
Source: The Athletic - Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
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