Jose Alvarado earned the save in Sunday's victory against the Dodgers, allowing no hits or walks in a perfect inning of work.

Fantasy Impact

With a season ERA of 1.80 and a stellar 18.0 K/9, Alvarado continues to be a reliable option in the bullpen for fantasy managers. His ability to maintain a low WHIP and impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio further solidifies his value, making him a must-add for those seeking saves and strikeouts in their fantasy leagues.

Jose Alvarado struck out three batters while allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk to earn the save in Thursday's victory over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the shaky performance, Alvarado was able to close this one out. However, the increased hits and walks could raise concerns for fantasy managers, as his WHIP sits at 1.50. Jordan Romano pitched the eighth inning with 9-1-2 in the order coming up and escaped without giving up any runs. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the Phillies' bullpen usage over the next few weeks to see who gets the next opportunities.

The Phillies have placed Jose Alvarado (personal) on the restricted list.

Fantasy Impact

The team did not release any timeline on Alvarado’s return as he tends to a personal matter. Michael Mercado was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Jose Alvarado notched his 14th save of the season, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning as the Phillies topped the Cubs 5-3.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores his role as a reliable closer for Philadelphia, maintaining a solid 3.09 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP through 38 appearances. His ability to keep runs off the board while posting a decent strikeout rate (9.8 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories like saves and ERA. Given his consistent season stats and low WHIP, Alvarado should remain a staple in fantasy lineups, particularly for those in need of saves and strikeouts.

Jose Alvarado secured his 13th save of the season in a tight 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarado allowed one hit and struck out one batter across a clean inning of work. His performance continues to solidify his role as a reliable closer for the Phillies, especially considering his strong season stats, including a 3.41 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. With a K/9 rate of 9.9 and a steadily improving strikeout-to-walk ratio, he remains a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of saves.