The Philadelphia Phillies are likely just a couple of days away from getting back a key piece of their bullpen.
The Phillies placed him on the restricted list on Monday after he left the team for personal reasons. Philadelphia did not disclose the reason for his absence.
Alvarado did take to social media earlier in the week to provide some explanation for why he left. Philly Sports Report posted his Instagram message in both Spanish and an English translation.“Lord this morning I want to thank you for your kindness, thank you for your care and for all your blessings, thank you because you always protect me and because I can feel your wonderful love in my life and in the life of my family.
Alvarado is a piece of a bullpen the Phillies hope can get them back to the World Series for the second time in three years. In 2022 Philadelphia reached the World Series, only to lose to the Houston Astros. The franchise is trying win its first world title since 2008. Alvarado returns with a 1-5 record and a 4.30 ERA in 56 appearances this season. He has 52 strikeouts and 25 walks in 52.1 innings. He has 13 saves in 16 chances and has eight holds. His 16 saves is a career high, eclipsing the 13 he recorded last season. He has 61 career saves and 105 career holds in his eight-year career, which started withHe has shared closing duties with Jeff Hoffman this season, with Hoffman claiming 10 saves in 13 chances.
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