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,

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension is effective immediately and will prevent him from pitching in the postseason this fall, provided the Phillies are able to qualify.

Major League Baseball announced Sunday it suspended Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado for 80 games without pay because he violated the league's performing-enhancing substance policy.