The Phillies entered Tuesday with a 72-53 record on the year, giving them a 5 ½ game lead in the National League East over the New York Mets. The Phillies obtained closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, and Alvarado's postseason ineligibility suggests that Duran will continue to receive most of the save opportunities.

Phillies reliever José Alvarado has been reinstated from his 80-game suspension and was added to the 26-man roster on Tuesday.