The Philadelphia Phillies have exercised a nine-million-dollar club option on left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado for the 2026 MLB season, securing a key piece for their pitching staff. Despite a challenging year with an 80-game suspension and forearm injury, Alvarados impressive velocity and late-game experience made him an easy choice to retain. His return offers consistency and reliability to a bullpen that struggled with injuries and inconsistency in 2025. The Phillies, led by President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, view this move as a smart and steady decision, aligning with their offseason strategy of prioritizing reliability and stability. Alvarado will share late-inning duties with Orion Kerkering and Jhoan Duran, with the team confident in his potential for a full rebound and a deep October run.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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