Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Jose Alvarado Suspension Clears Path for Jordan Romano; Cubs Have an Opening

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Jose Alvarado suspension clears path for Jordan Romano; Cubs have an opening

Meanwhile, Raisel Iglesias is struggling while Justin Martinez nears a return

Phillies Reach Out to David Robertson in Search for Bullpen Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are left with a gaping hole in their bullpen following Jose Alvarado’s 80-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment program. How might they fill it? The quickest and perhaps easiest answer is to look internally. Former All-Star Jordan Romano, who closed out Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh, just hours after Alvarado’s suspension was announced, figures to get most of th…

Phillies reportedly reached out to free agent David Robertson

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Phillies Trade Rumors: Former Yankees Pitcher Emerges As Top Target After Jose Alvarado’s Suspension

Rob Thompson (Photo By: Bill Streicher/Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a major bullpen crisis after closer Jose Alvarado received an 80-game suspension. Alvarado was caught for violating the league’s PED policy. Philadelphia will need to make a move since their reliever will not be eligible to play in the postseason. Despite other pitchers in their bullpen, Alvarado has left a vacant spot. While they might be able to play with…

Phillies Considered Robertson Before Closer’s Suspension

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a bullpen dilemma with the recent 80-game suspension of José Alvarado due to a failed performance-enhancing drug test. This puts a significant dent in their bullpen strategy, especially since suspended players can’t participate in postseason games. Alvarado is expected back by early August, but he’ll be absent come October when it counts the most. Prior to this setback, the Phillies had already identified rel…

Phillies Have Reached Out To David Robertson

The Phillies bullpen took a huge hit over the weekend, as José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game suspension after a failed performance-enhancing drug test. Players suspended for PEDs are barred from participating in the postseason that year. Alvarado should return to the Phils bullpen in early August, but he will not be a factor in October. Relief pitching stood out as a clear target for the Phils even before they lost their closer. To that end, …