Open Extended ReactionsPhiladelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado, who is nearing completion of his 80-game suspension for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drugs policy, apologized to his teammates and fans Tuesday on Instagram. Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado will forfeit $4.5 million this season due to his 80-game suspension. As a result of the suspension, Alvarado will lose $4.5 million, half his $9 million salary this year, as part of a $22 million, three-year contract he signed in 2023. He has 52 saves in 68 appearances and appeared in 21 postseason games over the last three seasons. He has 52 saves in 68 appearances and appeared in 21 postseason games over the last three seasons.