Phillies Recall Max Lazar, Send Mick Abel to Triple-A After Alvarado Suspension

As the Philadelphia Phillies look to replace Jose Alvarado, they have sent starting pitcher Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalled 25-year-old right-handed pitcher Max Lazar.

Max Lazar Recalled After Strong Triple-A Performance

• Phillies’ Immediate Response to the Suspension

Mick Abel Optioned Despite Dominant MLB Debut

Abel, the team's No. 8 overall prospect, dazzled in his MLB debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine batters over 6.0 scoreless innings to earn his first big league win.

Trade Options the Phillies Could Explore to Replace Alvarado

Without Alzarado, the Phillies lack a high-leverage bullpen arm from the left side.  CBSsports.com mapped out nine options the Phillies could look to add to replace Alvardo in a trade. Of the options they listed, only one was left-handed, Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels.

Losing Alvarado was a big loss, with another option being moving Ranger Suarez to the bullpen when Andrew Painter is ready to get the call to the majors. Another possibility is right-hander Seth Johnson, who was moved to the bullpen a few weeks ago for Trip,e-A Lehigh, who has 35 strikeouts in 29 innings and a 4.35 ERA and 1.552 WHIP in 13 games.

Who should the Phillies target to replace Alvarado?