0-0 W-L, 1.20 ERA, 8.53 K/9, 4.26 BB/9, 0.1 fWAR
The good
Unlike just about every other reliever who suited up for the Phillies in 2020, Jose Alvarez actually pitched well. He was scored upon in only one of his eight appearances.
Before the season, Alvarez’s career splits raised concerns that the “three batter rule” would lessen his effectiveness, because he’d inevitably have to face more right-handed batters. However, unlike in previous years, he was actually much better against righties than lefties in 2020. Lefties managed a 1.056 OPS against Alvarez, while he held righties to a .