Ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners, manager Rob Thomson announced that Alvarado would return to the active roster on Tuesday when he is first eligible. “José Alvarado will indeed be activated tomorrow when he’s eligible to rejoin the roster, Rob Thomson said,” wrote Ty Daubert of Phillies Nation.

Zach Wheeler received the support of the Philadelphia Phillies faithful as news surfaced Monday morning. The three-time All-Star will be out for the foreseeable future in an announcement that goes beyond the game of baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a successful removal of a blood clot near his throwing shoulder.