True, it is only May, but Dave Dombrowski just might pull off a trade way before the July deadline. Problem is, other teams are well aware that the Phillies need relief help.

Dave Dombrowski said the positive test was caused by a weight loss drug Alvarado, 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA and seven saves in seven chances, took during the offseason.

Phillies pitcher José Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance enhancing substance.