Philadelphia was dealt a significant blow over the weekend when ace reliever José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He claims it was a weight less drug, though the reason is irrelevant now.

José Alvarado skipped town Sunday without giving a public explanation for the failed drug test that resulted in an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball. He didn’t tell many of his Phillies teammates,

The Phillies have at least contemplated a reunion with a veteran in their quest to replace their top reliever.