NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Veras was disciplined under the drug program for minor league players assigned outside of the U.S. and Canada.
An 18-year-old left-hander, Veras was 2-0 with a 3.97 ERA in five starts this season. He signed for a $125,000 bonus in January 2024 and was 3-1 with 3.80 ERA in 10 starts last year.
Veras was the ninth player suspended this year for a positive test, the seventh under minor league programs. on March 31 and on May 25 under the major league program.
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