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José Alvarado was back at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday for the first time since he was suspended for 80 games on May 18 following a failed performance-enhancing drug test.

He won’t be eligible to rejoin the Phillies until Aug. 19, but threw a bullpen at Citizens Bank Park this afternoon before taking part in the team photo. It was evident when Alvarado sat down in the home dugout to talk with the collective media how excited he was to be back.

“I’m so happy,” Alvarado said. “I’m so happy to be here again with my teamm

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