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Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

 The Associated Press  |    May 18th, 2025 4:33pm EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program.

Alvarado became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.

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