In a significant setback for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The ban not only sidelines Alvarado for a substantial part of the season but also renders him ineligible for the playoffs should the team make it. This suspension poses a formidable challenge for the Phillies, who must now consider potential trade candidates to fill the void left by their star reliever. The news has been met with mixed reactions from fans and league officials, as it drastically shifts the dynamics in the NL East.