May 04, 2023
The Hold Up 6/8: Ranking the Top 100 Relievers for Holds Every Thursday
José Alvarado is scheduled to return this weekend and while it remains to be
José Alvarado is scheduled to return this weekend and while it remains to be seen what his role will be, he should be rostered in all formats for now. I’d imagine he’ll slide into more of a setup role with how well Craig Kimbrel has pitched in save situations. Before landing on the IL, Alvarado was top 3 in K%, K-BB%, and xFIP and continues to excel in a Phillies uniform. Once activated, it could push one of Gregory Soto or Seranthony Domínguez out of consistent high-leverage situations, at least as long as Kimbrel is throwing well.
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