José Alvarado Stats

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.

over 2 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago