Philadelphia put closer Jose Alvarado on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the team announced. The Phillies reactivated reliever Andrew Bellatti from the injured list to take Alvarado’s spot on the roster.
Alvarado complained of wrist soreness Tuesday but seemed to brush it aside. He, however, underwent an MRI and was scheduled to see a doctor Wednesday afternoon.
“When the wrist was right, we wanted to check everything out,” manager Rob Thomson said before the Phillies hosted the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. “He’s a big part of the problem. One of the best relievers in baseball, if not the best. I’m a little concerned for sure.”
