Will David Robertson replace the Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado after the PED scandal? | MLB News

The Philadelphia Phillies have a good season this year with a record of 29 to 18. In order to maintain the swing and close Jose Alvarado's gap due to his positive PED test, there is a possibility that the Phillies appoint the free agent David Robertson in their roster.

Wants to join David Robertson with the Phillies

According to MLB Insider Mark FeinSand, the Phillies management recently turned David Robertson.Free Agent David Robertson remained Teamless in the 2025 season and led to the all-star not appearing in the 2025 MLB season. Although he had an offer of $ 7 million from the Texas Rangers in 2024, he did not take it and waited for a better offer. At the moment, the Philadelphia Phillies have contacted Robertson, possibly a helper position for the team. It remains to be seen whether Robertson will accept the offer or not.

Will Jose Alvarado play for the Phillies?

According to the official news from MLB, Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games due to positive PED tests.On May 19, 2025, the Phillies made an official statement to support MLB's decision to suspend Alvarado from the game. Jose was a crucial part of the Phillie's core team with an ERA of 2.70 and 25 strikeouts this season. His distance from the team creates a large hole for the Phillies.

Jose Alvarado was tested positively for PED (image source: Getty)

After the Phillies are removed from their star, the team needs a solid artist who can fill Alvarados shoes. After David Robertson was still teamless, the chances that he will appear in The Phillies Jersey are still high. Robertson played a total of 16 MLB games and was with various teams, including the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers. In 2019 he was also part of the Phillies for a season. Robertson's performance of 2024 with the Texas Rangers speaks volumes about the nearby. He had an ERA of 3.00, 99 strikeouts and a whip of 1.11 in 68 games. His addition to the Philadelphia Phillies will help the team to maintain Alvarado's loss and give Robertson the chance to finally appear this season. Also read: “More than I could have expected” – Phillies' Pitcher Mick Abel opens after a breathtaking MLB debut against pirates