Phillies ready to activate lefty reliever from restricted list

The Phillies bullpen is set to be reinforced as the calendar flips to September. Left-hander

 told reporters (including Matt Gelb of The Athletic) that he will be activated from the restricted list on Sunday. Alvarado noted that he returned to Venezuela to handle a family matter during his absence from the team. No corresponding moves will be necessary to activate Alvarado as the club’s 40-man roster currently stands…