About a 15-minute interview with suspended reliever Jose Alvarado included interpretation from Jorge Velandia, the Phillies’ assistant general manager. The only part that needed no interpreter was the end of the conversation when Alvarado clearly stated where he is in his baseball life now.

Two weeks ahead of his 80-game suspension coming to an end, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado has issued a statement apologizing for his performance-enhancing drug usage.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado apologized to his team and its fans Tuesday as he nears his return from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.