Archive · 20 May 2025
Phillies Mull David Robertson to Replace Alvarado After Suspension
The Phillies baseball team is having a good season, but one of their key players, Jose Alvarado, got in trouble for using performance-enhancing drugs, resulting in an 80-game ban.
This leaves a big hole in their team.
To fill that hole, the Phillies are thinking about signing David Robertson, a free agent pitcher with lots of experience.
Robertson played in 2024, so he might be a good fit to help the team keep up their good performance.
It's like when a team has to replace a player who's out for a while, they need to find someone else to step in.
Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games due to a positive PED test.
The Phillies are considering signing David Robertson to fill the gap left by Alvarado.
The Phillies have reached out to free agent David Robertson.
Robertson has 16 seasons of MLB experience and previously played for the Phillies in 2019.
Robertson had an ERA of 3.00, 99 strikeouts, and a WHIP of 1.11 in 68 games for the Texas Rangers in 2024.
- Who
- Jose Alvarado and David Robertson
- What
- The Philadelphia Phillies are considering signing David Robertson to replace Jose Alvarado.
- When
- Alvarado's suspension was announced on May 19, 2025.
- Where
- Philadelphia Phillies' roster.
- Why
- Alvarado tested positive for PED, resulting in an 80-game suspension.
- Team
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Suspended Player
- Jose Alvarado
- Suspension Length
- 80 games
- Potential Replacement
- David Robertson
- Robertson's 2024 ERA
- 3.00
- Robertson's 2024 Strikeouts
- 99