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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado apologized to teammates and supporters on Tuesday for an 80-game suspension after a performance-enhancing drug policy violation.Alvarado also apologized to the city of Philadelphia and his homeland.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado has rejoined the team following an 80-day ban for PED, but he is barred from pitching in the postseason per MLB rules.

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado, who is nearing completion of his 80-game ban for violating MLB's drug policy, apologized to teammates and fans for his "mistake."