Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado is suspended for 80 games without pay after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program,

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension is effective immediately and will prevent him from pitching in the postseason this fall, provided the Phillies are able to qualify.

Dave Dombrowski said the positive test was caused by a weight loss drug Alvarado, 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA and seven saves in seven chances, took during the offseason.