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The following are players—both minor league and major league—that have been found to be in violation of either the Minor or Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
* See the Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
(UPDATED AS OF 8/25/10 - To report an error or omission in this research, please Contact Us):
2010
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
| # |
Date |
Player Name
|
Pos |
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
1
|
4/20/10
|
∑ Edinson Volquez
|
P |
PEDs |
Reds
|
50 gms |
| 2 |
8/20/10 |
◊ Ronny Paulino |
C |
PEDs |
Marlins |
50 gms |
∑ The suspension of Volquez was effective April 21, 2010.
◊ The suspension of Paulino was effective immediatly. Paulino claimed that the positive came about as a result of taking a dietary pill that contained a banned substance.
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
| # |
Date |
Player Name
|
Pos |
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
| 1 |
1/8/10 |
** ◊ Rony Bautista |
P |
Boldenone |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 2 |
1/8/10 |
** ◊ Roberto Toribio |
P |
Stanozolol |
Angels |
50 gms |
| 3 |
1/8/10 |
∞ ◊ Miguel Negron |
OF |
Drug of Abuse |
White Sox |
50 gms |
4
|
1/29/10
|
∑ ◊ Adam Kam |
1B |
Boldenone and Boldione |
Marlins
|
50 gms |
5
|
1/29/10
|
ξ ◊ Duanel Jones
|
N/A |
Unknown
|
FA
|
50 gms
|
| 6 |
2/4/10 |
€ ◊ Brian Parker
|
P |
Drug of Abuse |
Orioles |
50 gms |
| 7 |
2/11/10 |
¥ ◊ Daniel Gutierrez |
P |
Amphetamine |
Rangers |
50 gms |
| 8 |
3/10/10 |
** ◊ Melvin Colon |
P |
Nandrolone |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 9 |
3/10/10 |
** ◊ Steven Lebron |
OF |
Boldenone |
Indians |
50 gms |
| 10 |
3/10/10 |
** ◊ Josue Rodriguez |
C |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 11 |
3/10/10 |
** ◊ Israel Tolentino |
P |
Boldenone |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 12 |
3/11/10 |
Ω ◊ Michael Feliz |
P |
Stanozolol |
FA |
50 gms |
| 13 |
3/18/10 |
** ◊ Jeffry Cleto |
P |
Stanozolol |
Indians |
50 gms |
| 14 |
3/18/10 |
** ◊ ♦ Gregorio Robles |
OF |
Stanozolol |
Cubs |
100 gms |
| 15 |
3/19/10 |
** ◊ Manuel Boscan |
2B |
Stanozolol |
Indians |
50 gms |
| 16 |
3/23/10 |
** ◊ Jose Belen |
P |
Methandienone |
Rockies |
50 gms |
| 17 |
4/22/10 |
ψ Adam Bostick |
P |
Drug of Abuse |
Royals |
50 gms |
| 18 |
4/26/10 |
± Angel Calero |
P |
Nandrolone |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 19 |
4/26/10 |
δ Socrates Brito |
OF |
Stanozolol |
Free Agent |
50 gms |
| 20 |
5/1/10 |
★ Andrew Lambo |
OF |
Drug of Abuse |
Dodgers |
50 gms |
| 21 |
5/4/10 |
☄ Benjamin Harrison |
OF |
Amphetamines |
Free Agent |
100 gms |
| 22 |
5/4/10 |
☔ Fidel Hernandez |
SS |
Stanozolol |
Phillies |
50 gms |
| 23 |
5/13/10 |
☉ Seth Bynum |
IF |
Amphetamines |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 24 |
5/20/10 |
☓ Michael Harrington |
OF |
Andarine |
Twins |
50 gms |
| 25 |
5/21/10 |
☕ Albaro “Yoel” Campusano |
IF |
Amphetamines |
Braves |
50 gms |
| 26 |
5/21/10 |
☕ Geraldo Rodriguez |
IF |
Amphetamines |
Braves |
50 gms |
| 27 |
5/21/10 |
☕ Amadeo Zazueta |
IF |
Amphetamines |
Braves |
50 gms |
| 28 |
5/28/10 |
✈ Amauri Sanit |
P |
Mephentermine |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 29 |
6/8/10 |
** ✑ Angel Rincon |
P |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 30 |
6/8/10 |
✢ Edgar Alexander Estanga |
P |
Nandrolone |
FA |
50 gms |
| 31 |
6/8/10 |
✢ Hector Garcia |
P |
Stanozolol |
FA |
50 gms |
| 32 |
6/10/10 |
➳ Justin Reed |
OF |
Drug of Abuse |
Reds |
50 gms |
| 33 |
6/18/10 |
*** Œ Jose Mendoza |
P |
Nandrolone |
Mariners |
50 gms |
| 34 |
6/25/10 |
Prentice Redman |
OF |
Amphetamines |
Dodgers |
50 gms |
| 35 |
7/7/10 |
** Daury Aquino
|
P |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 36 |
7/7/10 |
** Alexander de los Santos
|
P |
Boldenone |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 37 |
7/7/10 |
** Jhancarlos Infante
|
C |
Stanozolol |
Rays |
50 gms |
| 38 |
7/7/10 |
** Joel Matos
|
P |
Stanozolol |
D-backs |
50 gms |
| 39 |
7/7/10 |
** Freddy Rodriguez
|
P |
Stanozolol |
Royals |
50 gms |
| 40 |
7/15/10 |
§ J.R. Higley |
OF |
Methylphenidate and Ritalinic Acid |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 41 |
7/15/10 |
§ Steven Souza |
SS |
Methylphenidate and Ritalinic Acid |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 42 |
7/15/10 |
ψ Joshua Flores |
OF |
Drug of Abuse |
FA |
50 gms |
| 43 |
7/15/10 |
ψ Manuel Marquez |
SS |
Nandrolone |
FA |
50 gms |
| 44 |
7/19/10 |
☔ Jonathan Weber |
N/A |
Drug of Abuse |
Retired |
100 gms |
| 45 |
7/19/10 |
☉ Guido Gomez |
P |
Stanozolol |
FA |
50 gms |
| 46 |
7/19/10 |
** Wilmer Colmenarez |
P |
Nandrolone |
Dodgers |
50 gms |
| 47 |
7/20/10 |
¥ Cristian Santana |
OF |
Formestane |
Rangers |
50 gms |
| 48 |
7/21/10 |
** Francis Vizcaino |
P |
Stanozolol |
Rays |
50 gms |
| 49 |
7/21/10 |
** Saulo Alcantara |
P |
Formestane |
Orioles |
50 gms |
| 50 |
7/23/10 |
** Juan Diaz |
P |
Nandrolone |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 51 |
7/23/10 |
** Jorge Hernandez |
P |
Boldenone |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 52 |
7/23/10 |
** Yeims Mendoza
|
P |
Boldenone and Nandrolone |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 53 |
7/23/10 |
** Andy Parra
|
P |
Nandrolone |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 54 |
7/23/10 |
ß Luis Morel |
P |
Stanozolol |
Indians |
50 gms |
| 55 |
7/26/10 |
Prentice Redman |
OF |
Amphetamines |
Dodgers |
100 gms |
| 56 |
7/26/10 |
** Allixon Cequea |
3B |
Nandrolone |
Brewers |
50 gms |
| 57 |
7/26/10 |
** Erickson Salaya |
OF |
Nandrolone |
Brewers |
50 gms |
| 58 |
7/26/10 |
** Leonard Lorenzo |
P |
Boldenone |
Brewers |
50 gms |
| 59 |
7/26/10 |
** Jose Valdez |
P |
Boldenone |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 60 |
7/26/10 |
** Leudis Benzant |
P |
Stanozolol |
Athletics |
50 gms |
| 61 |
7/27/10 |
*** Jose Acosta |
P |
Stanozolol |
Pirates |
50 gms |
| 62 |
7/27/10 |
Jorge Castillo |
1B |
Phenmetrazine |
FA |
50 gms |
| 63 |
7/27/10 |
Pedro Lopez |
SS |
Formestane |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 64 |
7/27/10 |
Cesar Nicolas |
1B |
Amphetamines |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 65 |
7/28/10 |
Ô Daniel Jennings |
P |
Methylhexaneamine |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 66 |
8/4/10 |
** Mariano Chevalier |
P |
Stanozolol |
White Sox |
50 gms |
| 67 |
8/4/10 |
** Richard Rodriguez |
P |
Stanozolol |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 68 |
8/5/10 |
§ Marcos Cabral |
SS |
Methylhexaneamine |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 69 |
8/5/10 |
§ Jonathon Fixler |
C |
Methylhexaneamine |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 70 |
8/5/10 |
§ Daniel Meszaros |
P |
Methylhexaneamine |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 71 |
8/5/10 |
¿ Zachary Dotson |
P |
Methylhexaneamine |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 72 |
8/5/10 |
∫ Zachary Hurley |
OF |
Methylhexaneamine |
Athletics |
50 gms |
| 73 |
8/5/10 |
Þ Luis Mercedes |
P |
Stanozolol |
FA |
50 gms |
| 74 |
8/11/10 |
ù Omar Quintanilla |
IF |
Methylhexaneamine |
Rockies |
50 gms |
| 75 |
8/13/10 |
Φ Marcos Torres |
C |
Methylhexaneamine |
Rays |
50 gms |
| 76 |
8/24/10 |
∩ Lachlan Hodge |
P |
Amphetamines |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 77 |
8/24/10 |
Matt Kinney |
P |
Amphetamines |
Giants |
50 gms |
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAYERS SUSPENDED FOR 2010: 77
TOTAL NUMBER OF GAMES SUSPENDED FOR 2010: 3,950
∑ At the time of the suspension, Kam was with the Gulf Coast League (Rookie) Marlins. His suspension will be effective at the start of the 2010 regular season.
ξ The suspension of Jones, a free agent, will be effective immediately upon signing with a Major League organization.
€ The suspension of Parker, who was on the roster of Double-A Bowie of the Eastern League at the time of the suspension, will be effective at the start of the 2010 season.
¥ The suspension of Gutierrez, who was on the roster of Double-A Frisco of the Texas League at the time of the suspension, will be effective at the start of the 2010 season.
Ω The suspension of Feliz will be effective immediately upon his signing with a Major League organization.
♦ Robles tested positive prior on 8/13/09 for Boldenone & Clomiphene. With his second positive test for a banned substance, he recieves a 100 game suspension.
∞ At the time, outfielder Miguel Negron of the Chicago White Sox organization (then with Triple-A Charlotte of the International League) was suspended for a second positive test for a drug of abuse. His suspension is effective at the start of the 2010 season.
ψ At the time of the suspension of Bostick, who was on the roster of Triple-A Omaha of the Pacific Coast League, was effective immediately.
± At the suspension of Calero, was on the roster of Single-A St. Lucie of the Florida State League, was effective immediately.
δ The suspension of Brito, an outfielder, will be effective immediately upon signing with a Major League organization. His contract with the AZ Diamondbacks had been voided earlier on 4/26/10
★ At the time of the suspension Lambo was on the roster of Double-A Chattanooga of the Southern League at the time of the suspension, and was effective immediately.
☄ The suspension of Harrison, who was most recently a member of the Florida Marlins organization, will be effective immediately upon his signing with another Major League organization. His 100 game suspension was based on a non-analytical positive (the purchase of amphetamines), and then tested positive multiple times for amphetamines, hence the 100 game suspension.
☔ The suspension of Hernandez, who was on the roster of Single-A Clearwater of the Florida State League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
☉ The suspension of Bynum, who was on the roster of Triple-A Syracuse of the International League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
☓The suspension of Harrington, who was on the roster of Single-A Fort Myers of the Florida State League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately. Andarine, the substance that Harrington tested positive for, is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM).
☕ Infielders Albaro “Yoel” Campusano, Geraldo Rodriguez and Amadeo Zazueta, all of whom were with Single-A Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
✈ The suspension of Sanit, who was on the roster of Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
✑ The suspension of Rincon, who was the roster of the Yankees’s Dominican Summer League team at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
✢ The suspensions of Estanga and Garcia will be effective immediately upon signing with a Major League organization.
➳ The suspension of Reed, who was on the roster of Billings of the Rookie-Level Pioneer League at the time of the suspension, will be effective immediately upon the beginning of the club's schedule on June 21st.
Œ The suspension of Mendoza, who was on the Mariners’ Venezuelan Summer League roster, was effective immediately.
The suspension of Redman, who was on the roster of Triple-A Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
On 7/7 five players were suspended. The suspensions of the five players, all of whom were on the rosters of their organization’s Dominican Summer League team, were effective immediately.
§ The suspensions of Higley and Souza, who were on the roster of the club’s Single-A Hagerstown Suns at the time of the suspensions, were effective immediately.
ψ The suspensions of Flores and Marquez are effective upon their signing with a Major League organization.
☔ The suspension of Weber will be effective immediately upon his return to Major League Baseball.
☉ The suspension of Gomez will be effective upon signing with a Major League organization.
¥ The suspension of Santana, who was was on the roster of Single-A Hickory of the South Atlantic League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
ß Morel was a member of Cleveland’s Arizona League (Rookie) team at the time of the suspension which began immediately.
Ô The suspension of Jennings, who was on the roster of Double-A Jacksonville of the Southern League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
§ All with Triple-A Round Rock at the time of the suspension, that was effective immediately
¿ With Mets Gulf Coast League team, and suspension was effective immediately
∫ Was with the A's Single-A Vancouver team, and suspension was effective immediately
Þ The suspension is effective upon Mercedes signing with a Major League organization.
ù The suspension of Quintanilla, who was on the roster of Single-A Tri-City of the Northwest League at the time of the suspension, was effective immediately.
Φ The suspension of Torres, who was on the roster of the Gulf Coast League (Rookie) Rays at the time of the suspension, will be effective immediately upon his return to the Active List.
∩ Hodge was on the roster of Rookie Level Kingsport of the Appalachian League at the time of the suspension. His suspension was immediate.
Kinney was on the roster of Triple-A Fresno of the Pacific Coast League at the time of the suspension. His suspension was immediate.
◊ Suspensions to begin at the start of season (off-season positive)
** Player was with Dominican Summer League organization
*** Player was with Venezuelan Summer League organization
2009
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
| # |
Date |
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
1
|
3/23/09
|
∑ Kelvin Pichardo
|
PEDs |
Giants
|
50 gms |
2
|
5/7/09
|
ξ Manny Ramirez
|
PEDs
|
Dodgers
|
50 gms
|
∑ At the time of the suspension, Pichardo was a member of the Giants’ 40-man roster. At the time, he was with Triple-A Fresno. His suspension will be effective at the start of the 2009 regular season.
ξ Ramirez becomes the highest profile player to be suspended during active play. League suspends Ramirez for hGC (human chorionic gonadotropin), a female fertility drug. He claimed that his positive test is a result of medication received from a doctor for a personal medical issue. Ramirez is found to have elevated testosterone levels when tested during Spring Training. The elevated levels of testosterone leads to an investigation by the league which then discovers that Ramirez has been using hGC, a substance known to be used by serial steroid users to kick-start the body's natural testosterone products after a steroid cycle. The suspension is, therefore, a "non-analytical positive"; a suspension based upon evidence, not a failed drug test. While hGC is a banned substance due to its coupled use with anibolic steroids, players can request a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for hGC, something Ramirez did not do.
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
| # |
Date |
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
| 1 |
1/16/09 |
± Cristopher De La Rosa |
Stanozolol |
Red Sox |
50 gms |
| 2 |
1/16/09 |
§ Junior Guerra |
Nandrolone |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 3 |
1/20/09 |
Jason Taylor |
Drug of Abuse |
Royals |
50 gms |
| 4 |
1/28/09 |
Œ Kyle Suire
|
Stanozolol |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 5 |
2/03/09 |
ß * Pascual Arias
|
Stanozolol |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 6 |
2/14/09 |
Δ Jarrod Dyson |
Amphetamine |
Royals |
50 gms
|
| 7 |
3/17/09 |
¥ Rob Flanigan |
Nandrolone |
Giants |
50 gms
|
| 8 |
4/09/09 |
≠ Deryk Hooker |
Drug of Abuse |
Cardinals
|
50 gms |
| 9 |
4/17/09 |
€ Joseph Billick
|
Stanozolol
|
Royals
|
50 gms
|
| 10 |
4/17/09 |
µ Juan Rivera |
Nandrolone
|
Royals |
50 gms |
| 11 |
4/24/09
|
ς Henry Sanchez
|
Drug of Abuse |
Twins
|
50 gms |
12
|
4/30/09
|
§ Pedro Lambertus |
Boldenone
|
Brewers
|
50 gms
|
| 13 |
5/1/09 |
≈ Kevin Clark |
Amphetamine |
Rockies |
50 gms |
14
|
5/15/09
|
∑ Agustin Murillo |
Clenbuterol
|
D-Backs
|
50 gms
|
15
|
5/15/09 |
¿ Ken Maiques
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
16
|
6/03/09
|
Ω Justin Mallett
|
Drug of Abuse |
Free Agent
|
100 gms
|
17
|
6/11/09
|
¤ Pablo Ozuna |
Elevated Testosterone - Epitestosterone ratio |
Phillies
|
50 gms
|
18
|
6/16/09
|
æ Rafael Cruz
|
Stanozolol
|
Braves
|
50 gms |
19
|
6/19/09 |
**Franklin Alcala |
Nandrolone
|
Rays
|
50 gms
|
20
|
6/19/09 |
**Carlos Orasma |
Nandrolone
|
Rays
|
50 gms
|
21
|
6/22/09
|
Φ Larry Cobb
|
Amphetamine |
Athletics
|
50 gms
|
22
|
6/23/09
|
** Jose Hernandez
|
Stanozolol
|
Mets
|
50gms
|
23
|
6/23/09 |
** Dail Villanueva
|
Nandrolone |
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
24
|
6/26/09
|
** Johan Romero
|
Stanozolol |
Mets
|
50 gms
|
25
|
6/29/09
|
@ Jeremy Jeffress
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Brewers
|
100 gms
|
| 26 |
7/16/09 |
* Alexis Juma |
Boldenone |
Athletics |
50 gms |
| 27 |
7/16/09 |
* Renedin Mesa |
Boldenone |
Angels |
50 gms |
| 28 |
7/16/09 |
* Alex Nolasco |
Boldenone |
Athletics |
50 gms |
| 29 |
7/16/09 |
* Joan Pascual |
Stanozolol |
Phillies |
50 gms |
| 30 |
7/16/09 |
* Jose Trinidad |
Stanozolol |
Philles |
50 gms |
| 31 |
7/17/09 |
þ Cody Adams |
Amphetamine |
Brewers |
50 gms |
| 32 |
7/17/09 |
* Billis Andujar |
Stanozolol |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 33 |
7/17/09 |
* Jose Encarnacion |
Stanozolol |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 34 |
7/17/09 |
* Carlos Rosario |
Boldenone |
White Sox |
50 gms |
| 35 |
7/17/09 |
* Aristedes Santos |
Boldenone |
Royals |
50 gms |
| 36 |
7/17/09 |
* Jorge Serra |
Stanozolol |
Blue Jays |
50 gms |
| 37 |
7/22/09 |
* Orlando Caraballo |
Boldenone |
Rangers |
50 gms |
| 38 |
7/22/09 |
* ∫ Miguel Munoz |
Boldenone |
Rangers |
100 gms |
| 39 |
7/24/09 |
* Alvaro Aristy |
Nandrolone |
Padres |
50 gms |
| 40 |
7/24/09 |
* Jose Batista |
Stanozolol |
D-Backs |
50 gms |
| 41 |
7/24/09 |
* Francis Moreta |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 42 |
7/24/09 |
* Felix Ramirez |
Boldenone |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 43 |
7/24/09 |
* Ramon Reyes |
Boldenone |
Cubs |
50 gms |
| 44 |
7/24/09 |
* Derlin Soriano |
Stanozolol |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 45 |
7/29/09 |
** Carlos Alvarado |
Nandrolone |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 46 |
7/29/09 |
** Frank Penalver |
Boldenone |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 47 |
8/5/09 |
Æ Edgardo Baez |
Amphetamine |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 48 |
8/5/09 |
Ç Ofilio Castro |
Amphetamine |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 49 |
8/7/09 |
Ì Mitch Einertson |
Drug of Abuse |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 50 |
8/11/09 |
¥ Stephen Englund |
Amphetamine |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 51 |
8/13/09 |
* Ericdervid Martinez |
Stanozolol |
Cubs |
50 gms |
| 52 |
8/13/09 |
* Gregorio Robles |
Boldenone & Clomiphene |
Cubs |
50 gms |
| 53 |
8/17/09 |
* µ Noel De Leon |
Stanozolol |
Rays |
50 gms |
| 54 |
8/17/09 |
* Pedro De Los Santos |
Stanozolol |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 55 |
8/17/09 |
* Luis Hernandez |
Stanozolol |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 56 |
8/19/09 |
≈ Daniel Christensen |
Drug of Abuse |
Mariners |
50 gms |
| 57 |
8/19/09 |
∂ Gabriel Garcia |
Nandrolone |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 58 |
8/20/09 |
* Nestor de Leon |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 59 |
8/20/09 |
* Ramon Rodriguez |
Boldenone |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 90 |
8/21/09 |
Ç Santiago Valdez |
Stanozolol |
Mets |
50 gms |
| 61 |
8/27/09 |
Nicholas Francis |
Drug of Abuse |
Royals |
50 gms |
| 62 |
9/28/09 |
¬ Jonady Nunez |
Stanozolol |
Free Agent |
50 gms |
| 63 |
9/2/09 |
* Jose Murillo |
Boldenone |
Twins |
50 gms |
| 64 |
9/2/09 |
* Francisco Nunez |
Boldenone |
Twins |
50 gms |
| 65 |
9/9/09 |
Œ Damian Arredondo |
Stanozolol |
Free Agent |
50 gms |
| 66 |
9/14/19 |
* Jose Dominguez |
Stanozolol |
Dodgers |
50 gms |
| 67 |
9/14/09 |
* Waldo Rosario |
Stanozolol |
Rays |
50 gms |
| 68 |
9/16/19 |
ç Freuny Parra |
Boldenone |
Orioles |
50 gms |
| 69 |
9/22/09 |
≡ Brent Bowman |
Amphetamine |
Rockies |
50 gms |
| 70 |
9/22/09 |
§ Shane Lowe |
Amphetamine |
Rockies |
50 gms |
| 71 |
10/2/09 |
! Stephen King |
Ritalinic Acid |
Nationals |
50 gms |
| 72 |
10/2/09 |
* Wilson Contreras |
Nandrolone |
Cubs |
50 gms |
| 73 |
10/6/09 |
Alan Ahmady |
Amphetamine |
Cardinals |
50 gms |
| 74 |
11/6/09 |
*** Jose Marmolejo |
PED |
Reds |
50 gms |
| 75 |
11/19/09 |
ξ Ronald Bourquin |
Amphetamine |
Tigers |
50 gms |
| 76 |
12/4/09 |
Jefferson Segundo |
Stanozolol |
Cardinals |
50 gms |
| 77 |
12/4/09 |
Joel Tamares |
Boldenone |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 78 |
12/4/09 |
Matt Tupman |
Drug of Abuse |
D-Backs |
50 gms |
| 79 |
12/4/09 |
Daniel Vasquez |
Stanozolol |
D-Backs |
50 gms |
| 80 |
12/9/08 |
* Robert Rodriguez |
Methandienone and elevated T/E |
Mariners |
50 gms |
| 81 |
12/17/09 |
ς Travis “Gookie” Dawkins |
Drug of Abuse |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 82 |
12/21/09 |
✩Tyler Bighames |
Drug of Abuse |
Cardinals |
50 gms |
± De La Rosa, was a member of Boston’s Dominican Summer League team at the time of the suspension. His suspension will be effective at the start of the 2009 regular season.
§ Guerra, was on the roster of Triple-A Buffalo of the International League at the time of the suspension. His suspension will be effective at the start of the 2009 regular season.
Œ Suire tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. The suspension of Suire will be effective at the start of the 2009 season. Most recently, he played for Single-A Brooklyn of the New York-Penn League.
ß Arias tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. He was most recently was a member of the Marlins’s Dominican Summer League team. His suspension will be effective at the start of the 2009 season.
Δ Dyson's suspension for amphetamines will be effective at the start of the 2009 season. Most recently Dyson played for Single-A Wilmington of the Carolina League.
¥ The suspension of Flanigan will be effective immediately contingent upon his return to a Major League organization. Most recently, Flanigan, who had been a designated hitter, played for the Arizona League (Rookie) Giants.
≠The suspension of Hooker was effective immediately. Most recently, Hooker pitched for Single-A Quad Cities of the Midwest League.
€ The suspension of Billick (a catcher) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Billick was a member of Class-A Wilmington.
µ The suspension of Rivera (a shortstop) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Billick was a member of Class-A Burlington.
ς The suspension of Sanchez (a first baseman) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Sanchez was with Single-A Beloit of the Midwest League.
§ The suspension of Lambertus (a pitcher) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Lambertus was with Single-A Wisconsin of the Midwest League.
≈ The suspension of Clark (an outfielder) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Clark was with Single-A Modesto of the California League.
∑ The suspension of Murillo (an infielder) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Murillo was with Triple-A Reno of the Pacific Coast League.
¿ The suspension of Maiques (a pitcher) was effective immediately. At the time of the suspension, Maiques was with Double-A Springfield of the Texas League.
Ω Mallett, a free agent pitcher, is suspended for 100 gms, a second second-time violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. His first violation was on 4/6/05 for PEDs while being part of the Pirates organization. That first suspension was for for 30 games. Mallett most recently had been a member of the Cincinnati Reds organization. The suspension of Mallett will be effective immediately contingent upon his return to a Major League organization. Mallett most recently played for Triple-A Louisville of the International League.
¤ Ozuna, an infielder, is suspended for 50-game after showing an elevated Testosterone/Epitestosterone ratio. The suspension was effective immediately. Ozuna was a member of Triple-A Lehigh Valley of the International League at the time of the suspension.
æ Cruz, a pitcher, was suspended immediately at the time of the suspension. At the time of the suspension, Cruz was with Triple-A Gwinnett of the International League.
Φ Cobb, an outfielder, was suspended immediately at the time of the suspension. At the time of the suspension, Cobbs was with Single-A Stockton of the California League.
Hernandez and Villanueva, both pitchers, were suspended immediately at the time of the suspension.
@ Jeffress was a member of Single-A Brevard County of the Florida State League at the time of the suspension, which was effective immediatly at the time it was announced. While not announced, it is believed that Jeffress was suspended for a third marijuana violation.
þ Adams, a pticher, was with Single-A Wisconsin of the Midwest League at the time of the suspension.
∫ Munoz received a 100-game suspension for a second violation. Munoz was suspended for 50 games on September 17, 2008 after testing positive for Mephentermine.
Æ Baez, an outfielder, was with Double-A Harrisburg of the Eastern League at the time of the suspension
Ç Baez, a shortstop, was with Double-A Harrisburg of the Eastern League at the time of the suspension
Ì Einertson, an outfielder, was suspended 50-games for a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse. Players are not suspended for a first-time violation for drugs of abuse with the minor league drug policy.
¥ Baez, a pitcher, was with the Nationals' Gulf Coast League (Rookie) club at the time of the suspension
µ Free agent pitcher Noel De Leon, formerly of the Tampa Bay Rays organization (Dominican Summer League), was suspended after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. His suspension would be effective immediately upon signing with another Major League organization.
≈ Christensen, a pitcher, was a member of Double-A West Tennessee of the Eastern League at the time of the suspension after a second violation for testing positive for a drug of abuse. His suspension became effective two days earlier than the announcement of the suspension (Tues, 8/17)
∂ Garcia, a pitcher, was a member of Greenevillei of the Appalachian League (Rookie), at the time of the suspension. His suspension became effective two days earlier than the announcement of the suspension (Tues, 8/17)
Ç Valdez, a pitcher, was a member of the organization’s Gulf Coast League team at the time of the suspension. His suspension became effective immediately.
¬ At the time of the suspension, Nunez, a pitcher, had been a member of the Dodgers’ Dominican Summer League team. The suspension of Nunez will be effective immediately upon signing with another Major League organization.
Œ Arredondo, a free agent player, would have his suspension begin as soon as he were to sign with a Major League organization. Dominican born, Arredondo had his contract with the New York Yankees suspended in July after MLB's Department of Investigations said a DNA test showed he misrepresented his name and age. Arredondo, who claimed to be 16 years old when he signed his $850,000 contract with the Yankees, can't sign with another Major League team for a year. His 50 game suspension announced on 9/9/09 would begin if he were to sign with a Major League club then.
ç The suspension of Parra, a catcher, will be effective at the start of next season. He is a member of the Orioles’s Gulf Coast League team.
≡ The suspension of Bowman, a first baseman, will be effective at the start of next season. He is a member of the Rockies' Single-A Tri-City of the Northwest League.
§ The suspension of Lowe, an outfielder, will be effective at the start of next season. He is a member of the Rockies' Single-A Tri-City of the Northwest League.
! The suspension of King, an infielder, will be effective at the start of next season. He is a member of the Single-A Potomac of the Carolina League.
Œ The suspension of Ahmady, a third baseman, will be effective at the start of next season. He is a member of the Single-A Batavia club of the New York-Penn League.
*** The suspension of Marmolejo, a pitcher, and a member of the Reds' Dominican Summer League team, served a club-imposed 10-game suspension as the case was being reviewed at the end of the 2009 season. Thus, Marmolejo will serve the 40 remaining games at the start of the 2010 season.
ξ The suspension of Bourquin, a third baseman, will be effective at the start of next season. At the time of his suspension he was on the roster of Double-A Erie of the Eastern League.
ς The suspension of Dawkins will be effective at the start of the 2010 season. At the time of the suspension he was on the roster of Triple-A New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League.
✩ The suspension of Bighames, a shortstop, will be effective at the start of the 2010 season. It was his second drug of abuse positive, thus triggering the suspension. At the time of the suspension he was on the roster of the Cardinals’ Gulf Coast League (Rookie) team.
* Dominican Summer League player
** Venezuelan Summer League
2008
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
| # |
Date |
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
| 1 |
4/30/08 |
± Eliezer Alfonzo |
PEDs
|
Giants
|
50 gms
|
| 2 |
5/28/08 |
§ Humberto Cota |
PEDs
|
Rockies
|
50 gms
|
| 3 |
1/06/09 |
Ξ Sergio Mitre |
PEDs |
Yankees |
50 gms |
| 4 |
1/06/09 |
∑ J.C. Romero |
PEDs |
Phillies |
50 gms |
± Alfonzo was with Triple-A Fresno at the time of the suspension. His suspension was effective May 1st.
§ Cota was penalized under the major league drug program, even though he has not been on a major league roster since last June 15, when he was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The reason he was covered by the major league plan rather than the minor league program wasn't announced. At the time of the suspension Cota was with Triple-A Colorado Springs. His suspension was effective immediately.
Ξ Mitre was with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at the time of his suspension. Although notification of his suspension occurred in 2009, the positive occurred during 2008 testing. His suspension was effective at the start of the 2009 regular season.
∑ It was ruled via arbitration that Romero was negligent for using a nutritional supplement, purchased over the counter (6-OXO-Extreme), which was found to be tainted with androstendione. Although notification of his suspension occurred in 2009, the positive occurred during 2008 testing. His suspension was effective at the start of the 2009 regular season.
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
1/10/08
|
± Jacob Rodriguez
|
Failure to Test
|
Royals
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
2/20/08
|
* Scott Vander Weg
|
PEDs
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
3
|
4/3/08
|
§ Robert Hernandez
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
4
|
4/8/08
|
# Jordan Schafer
|
HGH
|
Braves
|
50 gms
|
|
5
|
4/25/08
|
ß Jonathan Jaspe
|
PEDs
|
Blue Jays
|
50 gms
|
|
6
|
5/1/08
|
Ω Angel Reyes
|
Stanozolol Metabolites
|
Yankees
|
50 gms
|
|
7
|
5/16/08
|
Aaron Jackson
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Free Agent
|
50 gms
|
|
8
|
7/25/08
|
** Roman Carrasco
|
Nandrolone
|
Pirates
|
50 gms
|
|
9
|
7/25/08
|
** Luis Figuera
|
Stanozolol
|
Pirates
|
50 gms
|
|
10
|
7/26/08
|
** Jonathan Quinonez
|
Nandrolone
|
Rays
|
50 gms
|
|
11
|
7/26/08
|
** Yeiger Sanchez
|
Nandrolone
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
12
|
7/29/08
|
** Braulin Beltre
|
Boldenone
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
13
|
7/29/08
|
** Andres Beras
|
Boldenone
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
14
|
7/29/08
|
** Yedilson Pena
|
Boldenone
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
15
|
7/30/08
|
◊ Thomas Mendoza
|
Amphetamine
|
Angels
|
50 gms
|
|
16
|
7/31/08
|
** Francoris Pineda
|
Stanozolol
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
17
|
8/1/08
|
** Renny Amador
|
Stanozolol
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
18
|
8/1/08
|
** Bernardino Jimenez
|
Boldenone
|
D-Backs
|
50 gms
|
|
19
|
8/2/08
|
** Daniel Gil
|
Boldenone
|
Marlins
|
50 gms
|
|
20
|
8/4/08
|
** Cesar Guillen
|
Ephedrine
|
Rays
|
50 gms
|
|
21
|
8/4/08
|
** Victor Henriquez
|
Stanozolol
|
Rays
|
50 gms
|
|
22
|
8/7/08
|
** Victor De La Cruz
|
Stanozolol
|
Red Sox
|
50 gms
|
|
23
|
8/8/08
|
** Leandro Geremy
|
Nandrolone
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
24
|
8/8/08
|
** Jose Valentin
|
Boldenone
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
25
|
8/11/08
|
** Cesar Colmenares
|
Nandrolone
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
26
|
8/11/08
|
** Elvin Silvestre
|
Boldenone
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
27
|
8/11/08
|
** Jonathan Correa
|
Boldenone
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
| 28 |
8/12/08
|
** Winfild De La Rosa |
Boldenone
|
D-Backs
|
50 gns
|
| 29 |
8/12/08
|
** Ramon Mariano |
Boldenone
|
D-Backs
|
50 gms
|
| 30 |
8/12/08
|
Victor Jorge |
Stanozolol
|
Royals
|
50 gms
|
| 31 |
8/14/08
|
** Jesse Lebron |
Methandienone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
| 32 |
8/14/08
|
** Alexander Mejia |
Boldenone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
| 33 |
8/21/08
|
** Jorge Sosa |
Amphetamine
|
Mariners
|
50 gms
|
| 34 |
8/25/08
|
** Rafael Aybar |
Boldenone
|
Dodgers
|
50 gms
|
| 35 |
8/25/08
|
** Alfredo Buret |
Boldenone
|
Marlins
|
50 gms
|
| 36 |
8/25/08
|
Juan Castillo |
Stanozolol
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
| 37 |
8/25/08
|
** Julio Sanchez |
Boldenone
|
Orioles
|
50 gms
|
| 38 |
8/25/08
|
** Eliel Sierra |
Boldenone
|
Twins
|
50 gms
|
|
39
|
8/28/08
|
** ^ Michael De La Cruz |
Boldenone
|
Rangers
|
50 gms
|
|
40
|
8/28/08
|
** ^ Arturo Florentino |
Boldenone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
41
|
8/28/08
|
** ^ Carlos Galvez |
Boldenone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
42
|
8/28/08
|
** ^ Jose Tineo |
Boldenone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
43
|
8/29/08
|
** ^ Justo Arias |
Stanozolol
|
Yankees
|
50 gms
|
|
44
|
8/29/08
|
** ^ Rafael Martinez |
Stanozolol
|
Yankees
|
50 gms
|
|
45
|
8/29/08
|
** ^ Jhon Rodriguez |
Nandrolone
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
46
|
9/5/08
|
*** ^ Kelly Aponte |
Nandrolone
|
Pirates
|
50 gms
|
|
47
|
9/5/08
|
*** ^ Luis Castillo |
Boldenone
|
Phillies
|
50 gms
|
|
48
|
9/5/08
|
*** ^ Eduardo Gonzalez |
Nandrolone
|
Tigers
|
50 gms
|
|
49
|
9/5/08
|
** ^ Weesley Hernandez |
Boldenone
|
Nationals
|
50 gms
|
|
50
|
9/5/08
|
*** ^ Julio Joves |
Nandrolone
|
Pirates
|
50 gms
|
|
51
|
9/5/08
|
** ^ Wilsen Palacios |
Nandrolone
|
Tigers
|
50 gms
|
|
52
|
9/5/08
|
** ^ Eyffer Peralta |
Boldenone
|
Athletics
|
50 gms
|
|
53
|
9/5/08
|
** ^ Luis Ramos |
Boldenone
|
White Sox
|
50 gms
|
| 54 |
9/5/08
|
** ^ Cristian Rijo |
Boldenone
|
Mariners
|
50 gms
|
| 55 |
9/5/08
|
*** ^ Ricciard Rodriguez |
Nandrolone
|
Phillies
|
50 gms
|
| 56 |
9/5/08
|
^ ** Milton Roman |
Boldenone
|
Braves
|
50 gms
|
| 57 |
9/5/08
|
^ ** Cristian Zapata |
Boldenone
|
Rangers
|
50 gms
|
| 58 |
9/6/08 |
Œ Runelvys Hernanez |
Amphetamine |
Astros |
50 gms |
| 59 |
9/9/08 |
± Scott Carroll |
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) |
Reds |
50 gms |
| 60 |
9/13/08 |
Ω Ryan Aldridge |
Amphetamine |
Angels |
50 gms |
| 61 |
9/17/08 |
Miguel Munoz |
Mephentermine |
Rangers |
50 gms |
| 62 |
9/23/08 |
Matthew Small |
Amphetamine |
Braves |
50 gms |
| 63 |
11/11/08 |
Henry Owens |
(unreleased) |
Marlins |
50 gms |
| 64 |
12/1/08 |
ß Wilfred Vivas |
Methandienone |
Cardinals |
50 gms |
| 65 |
12/22/08 |
** Ambiorix Suero |
Boldenone |
Orioles |
50 gms |
| 66 |
12/22/08 |
** Damian Taveras |
Stanozolol |
Yankees |
50 gms |
± Rodriguez' suspension will start at the beginning of the 2008 season. Last season, Rodriguez played for the Surprise Royals of the Arizona Rookie League.
* Vander Weg's suspension will start at the beginning of the 2008 season. Last season, Vander Weg pitched for Single-A Palm Beach of the Florida State League.
§ Hernandez tested positive for stanozolol.
# Schafer becomes the first player in history to be suspended for current use of hGH by way of non-analytics. At the time of the violation, Schafer was with Double-A Mississippi of the Southern League.
ß Jaspe tested positive for nandrolone metabolites. He was with Single-A Lansing of the Midwest League at the time of the suspension.
Ω The suspension of Reyes was effective at the start of the season for the Single-A Staten Island Yankees of the New York-Penn League.
ψ Jackson was a free agent at the time of the positive test. He will start serving his suspension if signed to another team. In 2007, Jackson pitched in the Washington Nationals organization for Single-A Hagerstown of the South Atlantic League.
Jorge was with Single-A Burlington of the Midwest League
Castillo was with the Gulf Coast League Cardinals, Rookie
** All Players part of their respective club's Dominican Summer League Team
*** All Players part of their respective club's Venezuela Summer League Team
^ The suspensions of Florentino, Galvez, Tineo Aponte, Castillo, Gonzalez, Hernandez, Joves, Palacios, Peralta, Ramos, Rijo, Rodriguez, Roman, and Zapata will be effective at the start of the 2009 season.
Œ The suspension of Hernandez will be effective at the start of next season. Most recently Hernandez pitched for Triple-A Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League.
± The suspension of Carroll will be effective at the start of next season. Most recently Carroll pitched for Single-A Sarasota of the Florida State League.
Ω The suspension of Aldridge will be effective at the start of next season. Most recently Aldridge pitched for Double-A Arkansas of the Texas League.
ß Vivas was a member of the organization’s Venezuelan Summer League team in 2008. The suspension of Vivas will be effective at the start of next season.
2007
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
5/7/07
|
Juan Salas
|
PEDs
|
DRays
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
7/6/07
|
§ Neifi Perez
|
Stimulant
|
Tigers
|
25 gms
|
|
3
|
8/3/07
|
§ Neifi Perez
|
Stimulant
|
Tigers
|
80 gms
|
|
4
|
9/7/07
|
Ryan Jorgensen
|
PEDs
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
5
|
10/31/07
|
ß Mike Cameron
|
Stimulant
|
F/A
|
25 gms
|
|
6
|
11/27/07
|
∩ Dan Serafini
|
PEDs
|
F/A
|
50 gms
|
|
7
|
12/6/07
|
± Jay Gibbons
|
PEDs
|
Orioles
|
15 gms
|
|
8
|
12/6/07
|
± Jose Guillen
|
PEDs
|
Royals
|
15 gms
|
§ Perez becomes the first player in history suspended for amphetamines. This would have actually been Perez second positive test for a Stimulant. First time violations currently do not result in suspension and are not reported publicly. A second positive results in a suspension.
§ Perez becomes the first player in history suspended for amphetamines a second time. This is his third positive test for a Stimulant. First time violations currently do not result in suspension and are not reported publicly. A second positive results in a suspension. If he tests positive again for amphetamines he can be banned for life, at the Commissioner's discretion.
ß The suspension of Cameron, who is currently eligible to file for free agency, will be effective at the start of the 2008 regular season. Cameron was most recently with the San Diego Padres.
∩ The suspension of Serafini, who is currently a free agent, would be effective at the start of the 2008 regular season, if he were to sign with a major league team. Serafini was most recently with the Colorado Rockies.
± The suspensions of Guillen and Gibbons will be effective at the start of the 2008 regular season. The 15-day suspension assigned is not a standard length by way of the Drug Agreement. Based upon the length of time, there is a current assumption that the MLBPA negotiated the length of the suspension. The Drug Agreement specifies that 50 gms is the suspension length for a first violation for PEDs.
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
1/3/07
|
† Maikol Mesa
|
PEDs
|
(None)
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
4/6/07
|
Leonard Landeros
|
(Unknown)
|
Athletics
|
50 gms
|
|
3
|
4/12/07
|
Hector Made
|
PEDs
|
Phillies
|
50 gms
|
|
4
|
4/20/07
|
Anthony Swarzak
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Twins
|
50 gms
|
|
5
|
4/24/07
|
‡ Tyrone Wilson
|
Failure to Test
|
Royals
|
50 gms
|
|
6
|
4/25/07
|
± Cedrick Brooks
|
Drug of Abuse
|
(None)
|
50 gms
|
|
7
|
4/27/07
|
¤ Jonathan Figueroa
|
PEDs
|
Dodgers
|
50 gms
|
|
8
|
4/30/07
|
Ω Sendy Vasquez
|
PEDs
|
Tigers
|
50 gms
|
|
9
|
4/30/07
|
∏ Matthew Roney
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Blue Jays
|
50 gms
|
|
10
|
5/7/07
|
Louis Santangelo
|
PEDs
|
Astros
|
50 gms
|
|
11
|
5/8/07
|
ξ Jorge Reyes
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
100 gms
|
|
12
|
5/9/07
|
Francisco Cruceta
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
50 gms
|
|
13
|
5/16/17
|
Lino Urdaneta
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
14
|
5/25/07
|
Brandon Monk
|
PEDs
|
Braves
|
50 gms
|
|
15
|
6/16/07
|
Matt Childers
|
|
Phillies
|
50 gms
|
|
16
|
7/11/07
|
≡ Sergio Garcia
|
PEDs
|
Dodgers
|
100 gms
|
|
17
|
7/24/07
|
Angel Salome
|
PEDs
|
Brewers
|
50 gms
|
|
18
|
7/27/07
|
ß Thomas A. King
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Giants
|
50 gms
|
|
19
|
7/28/07
|
Donnie Sadler
|
Drug of Abuse
|
DBacks
|
50 gms
|
|
20
|
8/18/07
|
James Houser, Jr.
|
PEDs
|
DRays
|
50 gms
|
|
21
|
8/30/07
|
Matthew West
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
50 gms
|
|
22
|
8/30/07
|
Jeremy Jeffress
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Brewers
|
50 gms
|
|
23
|
9/7/07
|
ψ Carlos Lazu
|
PEDs
|
Astros
|
50 gms
|
|
24
|
9/8/07
|
ζ Scott Taylor
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Cubs
|
50 gms
|
|
25
|
10/24/07
|
¿ Eli Tintor
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Twins
|
50 gms
|
|
26
|
10/30/07
|
◊ Luther Hackman
|
PEDs
|
F/A
|
50 gms
|
|
27
|
12/10/07
|
Raul Padron
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
50 gms
|
|
28
|
12/14/07
|
œ Julio Gonzalez
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
50 gms
|
| 29 |
1/10/08 |
µ Jacob Rodriguez |
Failure to Test |
Royals |
50 gms
|
† Mesa was most recently with the Reds at the time of the violation. His suspension would take effect immediately upon signing with another Major League organization.
‡ Wilson's suspension will be effective on June 23rd, the date of the first game of the season for the Arizona League Royals.
± Brooks was most recently with the Rockies at the time of the violation. His suspension would take effect immediately upon signing with another Major League organization.
¤ Figueroa's suspension will take effect on June 19th, the date of the first scheduled game of the season for the Ogden Raptors
Ω Vasquez's took effect on Friday, April 27th
∏ Roney's suspension took effect on Saturday, April 28th.
ξ Reyes was suspended the first time for 50 gms on 4/18/06. With his second positive test on 5/8/07, Reyes was suspended 100 gms.
≡ Garcia's first suspension was on June 24, 2005
ß King’s suspension would take effect immediately upon signing with another Major League organization.
ψ Lazu's positive test was announced after the '07 season had ended. Therefore, he begins serving his suspension in 2008
ζ Taylor's positive test was announced after the '07 season had ended. Therefore, he begins serving his suspension in 2008
¿ Tintor's suspension will take effect at the start of the 2008 season.
◊ Hackman was most recently with the Texas Rangers. If he signs with another Major League organization, the suspension will be effective at the start of the 2008 season.
Φ Padron suspension's will be effective at the start of the 2008 season. He spent the 2007 season with Single-A Stockton of the California League.
œ Gonzalez' suspension will take effect at the start of the 2008 season. He played the 2007 season for the Arizona Rangers (Rookie League).
µ Rodriguez' suspension will be effective at the start of the 2008 season. In 2007, Rodriguez played for the Surprise Royals of the Arizona Rookie League.
2006
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
4/28/06
|
Yusaku Iriki
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
6/12/06
|
† Jason Grimsley
|
PEDs
|
(None)
|
50 gms
|
|
3
|
11/1/06
|
‡ Guillermo Mota
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
† Grimsley was not on a 40 man roster at the time of the suspension. His suspension was to take effect upon his placement on a 40-man Major League roster.
‡ Effective at the start of the 2007 season
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
4/11/06
|
Ramon Ramirez
|
PEDs
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
4/11/06
|
Justin Mallet
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
3
|
4/11/06
|
Waner Mateo
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
4
|
4/11/06
|
Ryan Rafferty
|
PEDs
|
Royals
|
50 gms
|
|
5
|
4/18/06
|
Karl Gelinas
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
50 gms
|
|
6
|
4/18/06
|
Jorge Reyes
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
7
|
4/18/06
|
Angel Rocha
|
PEDs
|
DBacks
|
100 gms
|
|
8
|
4/18/06
|
Yonathan Sivira
|
PEDs
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
9
|
4/18/06
|
Matthew Varner
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
50 gms
|
|
10
|
4/25/06
|
Edward Rodriguez
|
PEDs
|
Blue Jays
|
50 gms
|
|
11
|
5/20/06
|
Nerio Rodriguez
|
PEDs
|
Pirates
|
50 gms
|
|
12
|
5/24/06
|
Greg Thissen
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Nationals
|
50 gms
|
|
13
|
5/25/06
|
Abraham Nunez
|
PEDs
|
Giants
|
50 gms
|
|
14
|
6/12/06
|
Jonathon Ellis
|
Drug of Abuse
|
Padres
|
50 gms
|
|
15
|
7/20/06
|
Timothy Haines
|
PEDs
|
Mets
|
50 gms
|
|
16
|
7/24/06
|
Wascar Segura
|
PEDs
|
White Sox
|
50 gms
|
|
17
|
8/1/06
|
Cole Flowers
|
PEDs
|
Braves
|
50 gms
|
|
18
|
8/1/06
|
Kengshill Pujols
|
PEDs
|
Dodgers
|
50 gms
|
|
19
|
8/8/06
|
Daniel McCutchen
|
PEDs
|
Yankees
|
50 gms
|
|
20
|
8/15/06
|
Matthew Lauderdale
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
50 gms
|
|
21
|
8/29/06
|
Chales Dasni
|
PEDs
|
Dodgers
|
50 gms
|
|
22
|
8/31/06
|
‡ Luis Jimenez
|
PEDs
|
Brewers
|
50 gms
|
|
23
|
9/12/06
|
‡ Welington Dotel
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
50 gms
|
|
24
|
12/14/06
|
‡ Hector Noesi
|
PEDs
|
Yankees
|
50 gms
|
‡ Effective at the start of the 2007 season
Major League Baseball’s Venezuelan Summer League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
7/24/06
|
Carlos Fajardo
|
PEDs
|
Reds
|
50 gms
|
|
2
|
7/24/06
|
Alfredo Martin
|
PEDs
|
Twins
|
50 gms
|
|
3
|
7/24/06
|
Jonathan Requena
|
PEDs
|
Twins
|
50 gms
|
|
4
|
7/24/06
|
Richard Rodriguez
|
PEDs
|
Blue Jays
|
50 gms
|
|
5
|
8/2/06
|
Marcos Chavez
|
PEDs
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
|
6
|
8/2/06
|
Jonathan Gonzalez
|
PEDs
|
Cardinals
|
50 gms
|
2005
Major League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
4/3/05
|
§ Alex Sanchez
|
PEDs
|
DRays
|
10 gms
|
|
2
|
4/11/05
|
ß Jorge Piedra
|
PEDs
|
Rockies
|
10 gms
|
|
3
|
4/20/05
|
± Agustin Montero
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
10 gms
|
|
4
|
4/26/05
|
Jamal Strong
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
10 gms
|
|
5
|
5/2/05
|
‡ Juan Rincon
|
PEDs
|
Twins
|
10 gms
|
|
6
|
7/8/05
|
∩ Rafael Betancourt
|
PEDs
|
Indians
|
10 gms
|
|
7
|
8/1/05
|
ζ Rafael Palmeiro
|
PEDs
|
Orioles
|
10 gms
|
|
8
|
8/2/05
|
¤ Ryan Franklin
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
10 gms
|
|
9
|
9/7/05
|
∏ Mike Morse
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
10 gms
|
| 10 |
10/4/05
|
ξ Carlos Almanzar |
PEDs |
Rangers
|
10 gms
|
| 11 |
10/18/05
|
ξ Felix Heredia |
PEDs |
Mets
|
10 gms
|
| 12 |
11/02/05
|
≡ Matt Lawton |
PEDs |
F/A
|
10 gms
|
§ Sanchez becomes the first player in history suspended for a violation of MLB's drug testing policy. Sanchez does not file a grievance. Cost to Sanchez at the time is $32,787 of $600,000 salary.
ß Piedra does not file a grievance. Cost to Piedra at the time is $4,600 of $84,280 minor-league salary. Was tested on March 19, 2005
± Montero does file a grievance. The ruling is upheld. Cost to Montero at the time is $4,918 of $90,000 annual minor-league salary. Signed Nov. 19, 2004 with Texas. His major league contract calls for the league minimum on $316,000. Union filed a grievance on Montero's behalf on April 21st of 2005
‡ Rincon does file a grievance. The ruling is upheld. Cost to Rincon at the time is $24,000 of $400,000 annual salary.
∩ Cost to Betancourt at the time is $18,503 of his $338,600 annual salary.
ψ Palmeiro does file a grievance. The ruling is upheld. Cost to Palmeiro at the time is $165,746 of his one-year contract with the Orioles for 2004 that paid him $4.15 million. The Orioles exercised an option for 2005 at $3 million. Palmeiro tested positive in May. His 3,000th hit occurred in Seattle (making him a 3,000/500 player) after he was aware of the results. The annoucement of his violation was delayed while awaiting the outcome of his grievence with Shym Das, the arbitor for substance abuse violations. Orioles cancel Aug. 14th ceremony to celebrate the 3,000 hit. Congress (Tom Davis) asks for, and gets steroid testing records on Palmeiro to determine if perjury has occurred in relationship to Palmeiro's testimony on March 17th in which he wagged a finger and said he never took steroids. Those documents arrive on Friday, 8/12/05.
¤ Franklin does file a grievance. The ruling is upheld. Cost to Franklin at the time is $147,540, based on his $2.7 million 2005 contract. Like Palmeiro, Franklin is informed of the positive test in May, as reported by Hal Bodley of USA Today, "Franklin said he was first told of his positive test in May — and 'thought it was a joke' — then appealed and appeared before two arbitration committees. Franklin followed the same procedure used by Palmeiro after the positive test was determined. A grievance was filed on his behalf by the players union, but impartial arbitrator Shyam Das refused to reverse the test result."
∏ Morse does file a grievance. The ruling is upheld. Morse claims that the result was due to steroids still being in his system from usage in 2003. The AP reports: "Back in November 2003 when I was 21 years old, I made an enormous mistake in my life: I took steroids while in the minor leagues,'' Morse said. ``My thigh muscle, which I had previously torn, had never healed and I was scared that my career was over. I was desperate and made a terrible mistake which I deeply regret. In May 2004, I was punished and suspended, which I deserved, for my mistake. I embarrassed myself, my family and my team. I am responsible for the mistake of taking steroids and the positive result was not due to some over-the-counter supplement, protein shake or tainted test.'' Morse said the steroids, however, remained in his body and that he was again suspended in July 2004 while in the minors. He said those remnants resulted in another positive test this year, and he appealed those results. "I am troubled that I will be suspended for the third time despite the fact that the scientific evidence supports that I kept my promise that I would never use steroids again,'' he said. ``Even the (arbitration) panel states in its written decision that 'the panel recognizes that this result may be viewed as unfair to Michael Morse.' I find it unfair that I am being punished three different times for making the mistake of taking steroids in the 2003 offseason. At least there is some solace in the fact that the scientific evidence supports that I kept my promise that I would never use steroids again,'' his statement said. "This result is unfair and unfortunate. It punishes Michael Morse again for conduct for which he has already been punished,'' said Michael Weiner, the union's general counsel. "The PA does not believe the parties ever intended for the Basic Agreement to compel such a harsh result.'' Das upheld the ruling after a grievance was filed.
ξ Began serving suspension at beginning of 2006 season.
≡ Lawton last played for the Yankees before suspension. Lawton does file a grievance. Began serving suspension at the beginning of the 2006 season. His appeal of the positive test was denied by baseball's arbitration panel and he'll serve his suspension at the start of the 2006 season. The date of the test was not announced. Lawton, who earned $7.75 million in 2005, and was not signed for the 2006 season and had filed for free agency.
Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
In 2005, the following were suspension lengths in the Minor Leagues: a first offense netted a player a 15-game suspension; a second offense a 30-game suspension; a third offense a 60-game suspension; a fourth offense one year, and a fifth offense got a player banned from professional baseball for life.
|
#
|
Date
|
Player Name
|
Substance
|
Club
|
Length
|
|
1
|
4/4/05
|
Elvis Avendano
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
15 gms
|
|
2
|
4/4/05
|
Lizahio Baez
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
15 gms
|
|
3
|
4/4/05
|
Oscar Bernard
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
4
|
4/4/05
|
David Cash
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
5
|
4/4/05
|
David Castillo
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
60 gms
|
|
6
|
4/4/05
|
Troy Cate
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
7
|
4/4/05
|
Robinson Chirinos
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
8
|
4/4/05
|
Ryan Christianson
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
9
|
4/4/05
|
Willie Collazo
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
15 gms
|
|
10
|
4/4/05
|
Francisco Cordova
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
15 gms
|
|
11
|
4/4/05
|
Renee Cortez
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
12
|
4/4/05
|
Matt Craig
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
13
|
4/4/05
|
Jason DiAngelo
|
PEDs
|
Rockies
|
15 gms
|
|
14
|
4/4/05
|
Jose Espinal
|
PEDs
|
White Sox
|
15 gms
|
|
15
|
4/4/05
|
* Willy Espinal
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
15 gms
|
|
16
|
4/4/05
|
Omar Falcon
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
17
|
4/4/05
|
* Alex Francisco
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
15 gms
|
|
18
|
4/4/05
|
Sal Frisella
|
PEDs
|
Cardinals
|
15 gms
|
|
19
|
4/4/05
|
Jesus Guzman
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
20
|
4/4/05
|
Justin Hatcher
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
15 gms
|
|
21
|
4/4/05
|
Clay Hensley
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
15 gms
|
|
22
|
4/4/05
|
Javier Herrera
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
15 gms
|
|
23
|
4/4/05
|
Billy Hogan
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
24
|
4/4/05
|
Kervin Jacobo
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
15 gms
|
|
25
|
4/4/05
|
Ryan Leahy
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
15 gms
|
|
26
|
4/4/05
|
Baltazar Lopez
|
PEDs
|
Angels
|
15 gms
|
|
27
|
4/4/05
|
* Robert Machado
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
15 gms
|
|
28
|
4/4/05
|
* Jesus Medrano
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
29
|
4/4/05
|
* Jacobo Meque
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
15 gms
|
|
30
|
4/4/05
|
Damian Moss
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
31
|
4/4/05
|
Luis Perez
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
15 gms
|
|
32
|
4/4/05
|
* Kevin Reinking
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
33
|
4/4/05
|
* Chris Russ
|
PEDs
|
Rangers
|
15 gms
|
|
34
|
4/4/05
|
* Mayobanex Santana
|
PEDs
|
Athletics
|
15 gms
|
|
35
|
4/4/05
|
Nathan Sevier
|
PEDs
|
Padres
|
15 gms
|
|
36
|
4/4/05
|
* Darwin Soto
|
PEDs
|
Mariners
|
15 gms
|
|
37
|
4/4/05
|
Carlos Vasquez
|
PEDs
|
Cubs
|
15 gms
|
|
38
|
4/4/05
|
Neil Wilson
|
PEDs
|
Rockies
|
15 gms
|
| 39 |
4/6/05 |
Tom Evans |
PEDs |
Pirates |
15 gms |
| 40 |
4/6/05 |
Jon Nunnally |
PEDs |
Pirates |
15 gms |
| 41 |
4/6/05 |
Brian Mallette |
PEDs |
Pirates |
30 gms |
| § |
4/9/05 |
Julius Matos |
PEDs |
Blue Jays |
15 gms |
| § |
4/9/05 |
Raul Tablado |
PEDs |
Blue Jays |
15 gms |
| § |
4/9/05 |
Brian Reed |
PEDs |
Blue Jays |
15 gms |
| 42 |
4/22/05 |
± Gary Cates Jr. |
PEDs |
Orioles |
15 gms |
| 43 |
4/22/05 |
± Rafael Diaz |
PEDs |
Orioles |
15 gms |
| 44 |
4/22/05 |
± Richard Salazar |
PEDs |
Orioles |
15 gms |
| 45 |
4/22/05
|
± James Jurries |
PEDs |
Braves |
15 gms |
| 46 |
4/22/05 |
± Ricardo Rodriguez |
PEDs |
Braves |
15 gms |
| 47 |
4/22/05 |
± Grant Roberts |
PEDs |
Mets |
15 gms |
| 48 |
4/22/05 |
± Adam Seuss |
PEDs |
Astros |
15 gms |
| 49 |
4/22/05 |
± Eider Torres |
PEDs |
Indians |
15 gms |
| 50 |
4/22/05 |
± Damien Myers |
PEDs |
Tigers |
15 gms |
| 51 |
5/6/05 |
Darnell McDonald |
PEDs |
Indians |
15 gms |
| 52 |
5/12/05 |
Robert Valido |
PEDs |
White Sox |
15 gms |
| 53 |
5/12/05 |
Jorge Toca |
PEDs |
White Sox |
15 gms |
| 54 |
5/12/05 |
ß Tetsu Yofu |
PEDs |
White Sox |
15 gms |
| 55 |
5/12/05 |
Guillermo Rodriguez |
PEDs |
Giants |
15 gms |
| 56 |
5/12/05 |
Briane Mazone |
PEDs |
Giants |
15 gms |
| 57 |
5/12/05 |
ß Josh Cram |
PEDs |
Giants |
15 gms |
| 58 |
5/12/05 |
Oscar Montero |
PEDs |
Giants |
15 gms |
| 59 |
5/12/05 |
ß Marcus Mendoza |
PEDs |
Rockies |
15 gms |
| 60 |
5/12/05 |
Jonathan Herrera |
PEDs |
Rockies |
15 gms |
| 61 |
5/12/05 |
Christian Parker |
PEDs |
Rockies |
15 gms |
| 62 |
5/12/05 |
Steve Smyth |
PEDs |
Athletics |
15 gms |
| 63 |
5/13/05 |
Wilson Delgado |
PEDs |
Marlins |
15 gms |
| 64 |
5/13/05 |
Luis Ugueto |
PEDs |
Royals |
15 gms |
| 65 |
5/13/05 |
Joshua Pressley |
PEDs |
Royals |
15 gms |
| 66 |
5/13/05 |
Jeremy Cummings |
PEDs |
Cardinals |
15 gms |
| 67 |
5/20/05 |
Thomas Farmer |
PEDs |
Dodgers |
15 gms |
| 68 |
5/20/05 |
Health Totten |
PEDs |
Dodgers |
15 gms |
| 69 |
5/20/05 |
Chad Scarbery |
PEDs |
DBacks |
15 gms |
| 70 |
6/6/05 |
Felix Romero |
PEDs |
Red Sox |
15 gms |
| 71 |
6/6/05 |
Angel Rocha |
PEDs |
DBacks |
15 gms |
| 72 |
6/6/05 |
Mario Delgado |
PEDs |
Orioles |
15 gms |
| 73 |
6/6/05 |
David Smith |
PEDs |
Blue Jays |
15 gms |
| 74 |
6/24/05 |
Joshua Carter |
PEDs |
Phillies |
15 gms |
| 75 |
6/24/05 |
Jeff Kennard |
PEDs |
Yankees |
15 gms |
| 76 |
6/24/05 |
Brian Walker |
PEDs |
Mets |
15 gms |
| 77 |
6/24/05 |
Sergio Garcia |
PEDs |
Dodgers |
15 gms |
| 78 |
6/24/05 |
Jeffrey Bruksch |
PEDs |
Reds |
15 gms |
| 79 |
7/1/05 |
‡ Ramon Castro |
PEDs |
Nationals |
105 gms |
| 80 |
7/1/05 |
Josh Labandeira |
PEDs |
Nationals |
15 gms |
| 81 |
7/15/05 |
Carlos Bohorquez |
PEDs |
Reds |
15 gms |
| 82 |
7/15/05 |
Alex Santos |
PEDs |
Athletics |
15 gms |
| 83 |
7/15/05 |
Matt Whiteside |
PEDs |
Blue Jays |
15 gms |
| 84 |
7/22/05 |
Deivi Mendez |
PEDs |
Yankees |
30 gms |
| 85 |
8/12/05 |
Wilson Delgado |
PEDs |
Marlins |
30 gms |
| 86 |
8/16/05 |
Nicholas Slack |
PEDs |
Brewers |
15 gms |
| 87 |
8/16/05 |
Luis Ugueto |
PEDs |
Royals |
30 gms |
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** NOTE: The 38 minor league players suspended on 4/4/05 were after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. The positive results were announced after 925 tests of players on the 12 major league teams that hold spring training in Arizona and included one offseason result. Thirty-seven players tested positive for the first time and received an unpaid, 15-game suspension, and one player, David Castillo, a catcher with the Oakland A's, tested positive for the third time and was given an unpaid suspension of 60 gms.
* Espinal, Francisco, Machado, Medrano, Meque, Reinking, Russ, Santana, and Soto was released during Spring Training.
§ The three Blue Jay players suspended on 4/9/05 were for violations happened in 2004, but the penalties carried over to the 2005season.
± The nine players suspended on 4/22/05 resulted from 251 tests taken at Florida spring training camps.
ß Three of the nine players suspended on 5/12/05 had already have been released by the respective clubs at the time of suspension.
‡Castro is finded for two separate violations and fined an undisclosed amount.
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Baltimore Orioles Minor League pitcher Brian Parker has received a 50-game suspension after a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of Parker, who is currently on the roster of Double-A Bowie of the Eastern League, will be effective at the start of the 2010 season.
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